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Freedom of Information
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Anger as the Radical Road looks set to stay closed
A Scottish Government agency is still considering “permanent closure” of the Radical Road on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.
Greens pushed to back freedom of information reform
The Scottish Greens are coming under pressure to back a bid to strengthen and extend freedom of information law – and boost the chances of reform.
Far right activist posed as Home Office inspector to target Scots asylum hotel
A far right activist posed as a Home Office inspector to get information about an hotel housing refugees, which led to the targeting of guests and staff.
Care homes receive hundreds of complaints
Tax haven-owned care homes operating in Scotland have had hundreds of complaints upheld by inspectors in recent years, The Ferret can reveal.
Scottish Enterprise criticised over human rights checks on firms selling to Israel and Saudi Arabia
No firm has failed human rights checks by Scottish Enterprise since 2019, despite some companies having links to states accused of war crimes.
‘Unacceptable’ delays on freedom of information appeals
Hundreds of people appealing against the refusal of public bodies to release information are facing backlogs and long delays.
Police Scotland accelerates use of facial recognition
Police Scotland accelerates use of Police Scotland’s use of a controversial form of facial recognition has tripled over the last five years.
What’s going on with Scottish Government Covid-19 WhatsApps?
Ferret Fact Service looks into the controversy around Scottish Government WhatsApp messages.
Forestry agency delays beaver plan opposed by landowners
A plan to reintroduce beavers in northern Scotland has been postponed following opposition from landowners, aided by the local SNP politician, Kate Forbes.
