While the Freedom of Information Act is concerned with access to public sector information (PSI), new Regulations will be made concerning its re-use. HMSO has issued a consultation document and draft regulations implementing the EU Directive on Re-use of PSI which must be implemented by member states by 1 July 2005. The deadline for responses […]

By Nick Holmes, 27 January 2005

With full access rights under the Freedom of Information Act now in force, there is a plethora of information about the new regime. The Department for Constitutional Affairs is responsible for the Act’s implementation and includes full information on all aspects on its FOI, including the following main sections:

How to Use the Act
Understanding the Act […]

By Nick Holmes, 27 January 2005

The Court Service’s new Online Forms pilot service enables you to complete 20 civil court forms online and submit them electroically, with a fee if necessary, to one of 9 pilot courts which include Basildon County Court, Birmingham County Court, Bournemouth County Court, Coventry County Court, Dartford County Court, Leicester County Court, Llangefni County Court, […]

By Nick Holmes, 18 January 2005