Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

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 UK's 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.
New to this Edition:
Discussion of controversial changes to the fee regime and wider exemption for public authorities
Information, statistics and annual reports about how the Act is working, who is using it and how it is being used
Coverage of key decisions by the Information Commissioner, the Information Tribunal and the Scottish Information Commissioner
Treatment of a significant number of documents from theDepartment for Constitutional Affairs and the Information Commissioner
Expanded to include additional information on Scottish legislation
New references to current regulations and guidance for example the Reuse of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005
The use of footnotes for ease of reference

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Blackstone's Guides
Release date:	December 2007
First published:	2008
Authors:	John Wadham • Jonathan Griffiths • Kelly Harris
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	330
Edition:	3rd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-923578-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political control & freedoms > Human rights > Freedom of information & freedom of speech Books > Law > English law > Constitutional & administrative > Citizenship & nationality law > Human rights & civil liberties law Books > Law > English law > Private, property, family > Intellectual property law > Confidential information Promotions
LSN:	0-19-923578-3
Barcode:	9780199235780

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