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Post-legislative scrutiny: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
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Published: Tuesday 19 May 2020 (PAPLS052020R2)
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Membership changes
Introduction
Conclusions and recommendations
Overall impact of FOISA
Who is covered
What is covered by the Act
Proactive publication
Resourcing and fees
Requests for information
Reviews and appeals
Conclusion
The Act
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
The Freedom of Information (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2013
Extension of coverage by order
Overall impact of FOISA
Who is covered
Private companies delivering public services
Bodies in receipt of significant public funds
Organisations jointly owned by more than one public authority
Use of the commercial confidentiality exemptions
What is covered by the Act
Proactive publication
Resourcing and fees
Requests for information
Requests process
Treatment of certain applicants
Requests from journalists and politicians
Request from commercial organisations
Vexatious requests
Timescales for responses
Interpretation of timescales
Stopping the clock - requests for clarification
Reviews and appeals
Section 48
Section 52
Technical amendments
Appeals
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The Scottish Parliament. (2001, September 27). The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 36) 2001 Policy Memorandum. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S1_Bills/Freedom%20of%20Information%20(Scotland)%20Bill/b36s1pm.pdf
The Scottish Parliament. (n.d.) Freedom of Information (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Policy Memorandum. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S4_Bills/Freedom%20of%20Information%20(Amendment)%20(Scotland)%20Bill/b14s4-introd-pm.pdf
Dr Ben Worthy, Birkbeck College, University of London. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/07_Dr_Ben_Worthy_Birkbeck_College.pdf
Professor Kevin Dunion, Centre of Freedom of Information, University of Glasgow. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/08_Prof_Kevin_Dunion_Dundee_Law_School.pdf
Journalists and media union representatives. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/39_Journalists_and_Media_Union_Representatives.pdf
The Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/40_Campaign_for_Freedom_of_Information_in_Scotland.pdf
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http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=12419&mode=pdf
Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee 03 October 2019, Professor Reid, contrib. 110,
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=12306&c=2206727
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/26_NHS_Greater_Glasgow_and_Clyde.pdf
NHS Lanarkshire. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/04_NHS_Lanarkshire.pdf
Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee 19 September 2019, Stephen Lowe, contrib. 159,
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=12271&c=2201164
Severin Carrell on behalf of Journalists and Media Union Representatives. (2019, October 22). Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Supplementary written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/Supplementary_evidence_from_Journalists_22_October_2019.pdf
Common Weal. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/46_Common_Weal.pdf
Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee 03 October 2019, Professor Dunion, contrib. 115,
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=12306&c=2206732
Scottish Information Commissioner. (2019, December 4). Commissioner's response to FOI extension consultation. Retrieved from
http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/News/20191204.aspx
Daren Fitzhenry, Scottish Information Commissioner. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/19_Scottish_Information_Commissioner.pdf
The Scottish Parliament. (2019, December 19). Official Report of PAPLS Committee meeting 19 December 2019. Retrieved from
http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=12437&mode=pdf
The Scottish Parliament. (n.d.) Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Retrieved from
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2002/13/section/61
The Scottish Parliament. (2019, November 7). Official Report of PAPLS Committee meeting 7 November 2019. Retrieved from
http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=12351&mode=pdf
Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee 03 October 2019, Dr Worthy, contrib. 99,
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=12306&c=2206716
Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee 10 January 2019, Daren Fitzhenry, contrib. 40,
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=11881&c=2143635
The Scottish Parliament. (2019, January 10). Official Report of PAPLS Committee meeting 10 January 2019. Retrieved from
http://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=11881&mode=pdf
Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee 05 December 2019, Daren Fitzhenry, contrib. 93,
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=12419&c=2224116
Scottish Government. (2020, January 14). Letter from Graeme Dey, Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/20200114_Minister_for_Parliamentary_Business_FOISA.pdf
Scottish Government. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/11_Scottish_Government.pdf
Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee 19 September 2019, Carole Ewart, contrib. 18,
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=12271&c=2201023
Glasgow City Council. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/14_Glasgow_City_Council.pdf
Scottish Information Commissioner. (n.d.) Annual Report and Accounts 2018/19. Retrieved from
http://www.itspublicknowledge.info/home/SICReports/AnnualReports.aspx
UNISON. (2019, December 12). Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Supplementary written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/UNISON_FOI_Post_Leg_Scrutiny_evidence_12Dec19.pdf
Scottish Information Commissioner. (2019, December 10). Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Supplementary written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/SIC_Follow_up_note_for_PAPLS_Committee).pdf
Coalition of Carers in Scotland. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/12_Coalition_of_Carers.pdf
James McEnaney. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/48_James_McEnaney.pdf
Inksters Solicitors. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/01_Alistair_Sloan_Inksters_Solicitors.pdf
SOLAR/ SOLACE. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/24_Solar_-_Solace.pdf
University of Edinburgh. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/17_University_of_Edinburgh.pdf
Aberdeen City Council. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/09_Aberdeen_City_Council.pdf
Scottish Information Commissioner. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/19_Scottish_Information_Commissioner.pdf
Give Them Time Campaign. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/57_Give_Them_Time_Campaign.pdf
East Lothian Council. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/21_East_Lothian_Council.pdf
Police Scotland. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/16_Police_Scotland.pdf
Alasdair Clark. (n.d.) Post-legislative scrutiny - Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Written submission. Retrieved from
https://www.parliament.scot/S5_Public_Audit/General%20Documents/49_Alasdair_Clark.pdf
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