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==High Sheriffs== | |||
Contemporary High Sheriffs have few genuine responsibilities and their functions are largely representational they include: | |||
* Proclamation of the accession of a new sovereign. | |||
* They usually act as the Returning Officer for Parliamentary elections in county constituencies and see to the annual appointment of an undersheriff. | |||
* Attendance at the opening ceremony when a High Court Judge goes on circuit. | |||
* Execution of High Court writs. | |||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Sheriff#England.2C_Wales_and_Northern_Ireland Wikipedia Article] | |||
==Housing Associations== | ==Housing Associations== | ||
Revision as of 00:29, 15 December 2008
List of:
- Organisations which have public responsibilities and/or receive public funding and
- Public Officials
Who are NOT subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or the equivalent Act for Scotland.
See also Which organisations are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000?
British Board of Film Classification
The BBFC is an independent, non-governmental body, which has classifies cinema films and videos. (Video Recordings Act in 1984).
Confederation of the Cinque Ports, The
Electrical Registration Officer
See Returning Officer
High Sheriffs
Contemporary High Sheriffs have few genuine responsibilities and their functions are largely representational they include:
- Proclamation of the accession of a new sovereign.
- They usually act as the Returning Officer for Parliamentary elections in county constituencies and see to the annual appointment of an undersheriff.
- Attendance at the opening ceremony when a High Court Judge goes on circuit.
- Execution of High Court writs.
Housing Associations
Vast majority are not subject to FOI (in theory one could be if it was wholly owned by a local authority).
Northern Rock
Currently owned 100% by the Government, but exempt under the terms of the Northern Rock transfer order.
Press Complaints Commission
"The Press Complaints Commission is an independent body which deals with complaints from members of the public about the editorial content of newspapers and magazines."
Publicly Owned Companies
If a company meets one (or more) of the following conditions it will be subject to FOI:
- companies listed in Schedule 1 of the Act
- companies wholly owned by the Crown
- companies wholly owned by one public authority
However there are many companies 100% owned by a number of public authorities that do not meet this definition.
Queen
Head of State and in charge of the British Armed Forces.
Returning Officer
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 does not list any person appointed under the Representation of the People Act 1983. The Electoral Registration Officer, Returning Officer or any other person appointed under the Act are not subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.[1]
Royal Household
The Royal Household aims to provide exceptional support and advice to The Queen, enabling her to serve the nation and its people.
The Royal Household employs over 1,200 staff.
Port Authorities
Trinity House
The General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar. Also a Deep Sea Pilotage Authority providing expert navigators for ships trading in Northern European waters.
Verderers of the Forest of Dean
Verderers of the New Forest
The Verderers of the New Forest derive their offices, powers and responsibilities from an Act of Parliament in 1877[2].
Water Companies
These companies have no real competition and provide a vital public service they are subject toEnvironmental Information Regulations but not to the Freedom of Information Act.
