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      Read more about the article Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 30/8/2024 – #FOIFriday

      Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 30/8/2024 – #FOIFriday

      • Post last modified:August 30, 2024
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      Sending an Freedom of Information request is great. Not having to send one because the information you want is already available is also great. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has…

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      Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 23/8/2024 – #FOIFriday

      • Post last modified:August 30, 2024
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      Following on from last week's depressingly regular complaining about the Freedom of Information Act from public bodies, a reminder of the importance of FOI. The horrifying case of Child Q,…

      Continue ReadingFreedom of Information in the news – week ending 23/8/2024 – #FOIFriday
      Read more about the article Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 16/8/2024 – #FOIFriday

      Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 16/8/2024 – #FOIFriday

      • Post last modified:August 16, 2024
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      It sometimes seems like a new government provides an opportunity for public bodies to have a whinge about the FOI Act. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council complained about the number…

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      Read more about the article Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 9/8/2024 – #FOIFriday

      Freedom of Information in the news – week ending 9/8/2024 – #FOIFriday

      • Post last modified:September 10, 2024
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      We're back after a week off - had a lovely trip to Latvia, came home to plenty of Welsh rain! Catching up on a couple of stories people were kind…

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