Rosenbaum, Martin
Freedom of Information: A practical guidebook
- ISBN 13:
- 9781739800543
- author:
- Rosenbaum, Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Rhododendron Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 260
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Personal & Practical Guides, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Get the information you need from public authorities with confidence. This practical guidebook provides a thorough and accessible account of how to use the Freedom of Information Act and other rights to information.
Written by a leading expert with extensive practical experience, this book offers clear and comprehensive explanations of your rights and how the process operates in practice. It covers all stages of the process, from writing effective FOI requests to understanding exemptions and challenging refusals to supply information.
With tested and detailed advice, this guide also describes a range of techniques and tactics for using FOI productively. It includes templates for requests and sections on specific rules for environmental information, personal data, and Scotland. Whether you're a journalist, researcher, or simply concerned citizen, this book will be an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to be better informed about the activities of government, councils, and the public sector.