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*finding out about Prince William
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*Norfolk Police revealed  that two of its officers, Chief Insp. Dick Curtis and Sgt. P. Newby, had each receieved Christmas puddings from the Queen, valued at £13.
*Norfolk Police revealed  that two of its officers, Chief Insp. Dick Curtis and Sgt. P. Newby, had each received Christmas puddings from the Queen, valued at £13.
 
*The century-old practice of keeping royal wills secret is to be reviewed by a panel which includes senior judges.


==Who is the "Royal family"?==
==Who is the "Royal family"?==


*[[FOI for republicans/Royal family]]
*[[FOI for republicans/Royal family]]

Revision as of 15:01, 23 August 2009

Authorities

authorities

Drafting requests

  • in writing (letter - email - WDTK)
  • your name and email or postal address
  • you need not refer to the Act but it helps ensure your request is dealt with by the right people

Exemptions

  • Royal Corresp.
  • Data Protection/privacy
  • Security


Environmental information regulations

  • no Royal Correspondence exemption

Success stories

  • finding out what the Royal Prerogative is.
  • finding out about the tax status of the Queen and Prince Charles
  • 2003 Nazi foreign officials saw Edward VIII as a friend of Germany in the middle of the second world war, according to a newly released US intelligence report.
  • finding out about Prince William
  • Norfolk Police revealed that two of its officers, Chief Insp. Dick Curtis and Sgt. P. Newby, had each received Christmas puddings from the Queen, valued at £13.
  • The century-old practice of keeping royal wills secret is to be reviewed by a panel which includes senior judges.

Who is the "Royal family"?