FOIs Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT ACT
A
Freedom of Information Act 2000
2
Q
Who can request
A
Anyone
3
Q
Who does it cover
A
Public Authorities e.g.
Gov departments Local authorities/councils Health Trusts Schools and Universities Police
4
Q
Reasons to refuse request
A
Vexatious requests - or similar to previous ones
Cost of providing info exceeds appropriate limits
Information is exempt
5
Q
Absolute exemptions
A
Info accessible by other means
National Security
Court records and info relating to impending prosecution
Info provided in confidence
6
Q
Qualified exemptions
A
(can be disclosed if in public interest)
Info intended for future publication
Disclosure cold prejudice international relations
Might limit defence of British isles
Trade secrets
Communications between Queen, ministers, public bodies
7
Q
Exempt bodies
A
Royal Household
Utility companies and network rail (privatised)
Security services
