The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 (https://www.gov.uk/make-a-freedom-of-information-request) and The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA, https://www.gov.scot/about/contact-information/how-to-request-information/) allow public access to information held by public authorities (with guidelines detailing how to respond to these requests). | |
This public access to information is actioned through public authorities being obliged to publish certain information on their activities when members of the public request information. | |
The public authorities have 20 working days to respond to the FOI/FOISA. |