Useful Links

This collection of links brings together other web-based information about Freedom of Information, both in Scotland and in other countries. Links to external websites open up in a new browser window.

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Scotland

• Centre for Freedom of Information
• The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
• The Freedom of Information (Fees for Required Disclosure) (Scotland) Regulations 2004
• The Freedom of Information (Fees for Disclosure under Section 13) (Scotland) Regulations 2004
• Environmental Information Regulations (Scotland) (EIRs)
• Code of Practice on Access to Scottish Executive Information
• FOISA Training Pack - produced by the Scottish Executive

Best Practice Guidance for Public Authorities:

• Section 60 Code of Practice on the discharge of functions under the FOI Act and the EIRs
• Section 61 Code of Practice on records management

Other countries

• The UK Information Commissioner
• The Irish Information Commissioner
• The Ministry of Justice website

Campaigning groups

• Friends of the Earth Scotland FOI web page
• Campaign for Freedom of Information

Related legislation

• The UK Freedom of Information Act 2000

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