The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the effects, extent and scope of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 created a new statutory 'right to open government'. The Act came into force in January 2005 and has resulted in a large number of requests being made to public authorities. As a result of the number of requests received, there has now also been a number of decision notices issued by the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal, which have provided further guidance on the operation of the Act. The 3rd edition of this popular Guide, provides updated commentary and information on developments since the Act came into force in January 2005.
It includes discussion of the controversial changes to the fees regime, alongside key decisions and documents from the Information Tribunal, the Information Commissioner and the Department for Constitutional Affairs.
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
Dicke: 18 mm
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978-0-19-923578-0 (9780199235780)
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1. Freedom of Information - An Introduction; Introduction; Rationales for Freedom of Information Legislation; Freedom of Information as a Human Right; Development of Freedom of Information Legislation in the United Kingdom; Pre-Existing Rights of Access to Information; 2. Freedom of Information in Europe and Other Jurisdictions; Introduction; The Council of Europe; The European Union; Scotland; Other Jurisdictions; 3. Access to Information under the Freedom of Information Act - Rights and Duties; Introduction; Rights Granted Under the Act; Who is Entitled to the Rights Granted by the Act?; 'Information' Accessible Under the Act; 'Public Authorities' Subject to the Act; Publication Schemes; 4. Applications for Information - Procedure; Introduction; Formal Requirements for a Request Under the Act; Fees; Time Limits for Compliance with a Request for Information; Transferring Requests to Other Authorities; Means of Communicating Information; Exemption Where Cost of Compliance is Excessive; Vexatious and Repeated Requests; Duty to Offer Advice and Assistance; Failure to Locate Information and Partial Location of Information; Refusal of a Request for Information; 5. Exempt Information - General Issues; Introduction; Absolute Exemptions; Qualified Exemptions; 'Class-Based' and 'Prejudice-Based' Exemptions; Exemptions - Miscellaneous Further Issues; 6. Absolute Exemptions; Introduction; Information Reasonably Accessible by Other Means; Information Supplied by, or Concerning, certain Security Bodies; Information Contained in Court Records; Disclosures which would Infringe Parliamentary Privilege; Disclosures Prejudicing the Effective Conduct of Public Affairs - Information Held by the House of Commons or the House of Lords; Personal Information; Information Provided In Confidence; Disclosure Otherwise Prohibited; 7. Qualified Exemptions; Introduction; Information Intended for Future Publication; National Security; Defence; International Relations; Relations within the United Kingdom; The Economy; Investigations and Proceedings; Law Enforcement; Audit Functions; Formulation of Government Policy and Other Governmental Interests; Prejudice to the Effective Conduct of Public Affairs; Communications with the Royal Family and Honours; Health and Safety; Environmental Information; Personal Information; Legal Professional Privilege; Commercial Interests; 8. Enforcement; Introduction; The Information Commissioner; The Information Tribunal; The Act and the Courts; 9. Historical Records; Introduction; Information Contained in Historical Records - Limitation; Public Records Act 1958; Applications for Access to Information Contained in Historical Documents; APPENDICES; Appendix 1: Freedom of Information Act 2000 (as amended July 2007); Appendix 2: The Freedom of Information and Data Protection (Appropriate Limit and Fees) Regulations 2004; Appendix 3: The Environmental Information Regulations 2004; Appendix 4: Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs' Code of Practice on the Discharge of Public Authorities' Functions under Part 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000; Appendix 5: Lord Chancellor's Code of Practice on the Management of Records Issued under Section 46 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, November 2002; Appendix 6: Extracts from Hansard
