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* [[Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002]] | * [[Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002]] | ||
* [[Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004]] | * [[Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004]] | ||
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* [[Data Protection Act 1998]] | |||
Joint North/South Bodies (Northern Ireland / Republic of Ireland) | Joint North/South Bodies (Northern Ireland / Republic of Ireland) |
Revision as of 14:33, 8 March 2009
Main laws for accessing information
The following sections are the various laws that apply to FOI requests. Each section contains more details on process and exemption guidance:
England, Wales & Northern Ireland:
Scotland
United Kingdom
Joint North/South Bodies (Northern Ireland / Republic of Ireland)
Other laws giving rights to information
Local Authorities
- Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960
- Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985
- The Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2000 (No. 3272)