Freedom of Information

ISBN-13: 9781845861223 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 574 str.

Kevin Dunion

Opis

Written by Kevin Dunion, the first Scottish Information Commissioner, this uniquely informed text provides detailed commentary on the provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004. Fully referenced to the Commissioner's own decisions and court judgements, it also considers in detail key issues of interpretation since the law came into effect. It is an essential handbook for anyone working with, or using, freedom of information law in Scotland.

Spis treści

Foreword; Preface; Author’s Introductory Note; Table of Decisions; Table of Cases; Table of Legislation; Part I: The Law in Practice; 1. The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002; 2. Environmental Information; Appendix 1. EIRS and FOISA – The Key Differences; Part II: Key Issues of Interpretation; 3. Key Issue 1: Not a Class Apart – Why a Class-based Approach Cannot be Taken to Contents-based Exemptions; 4. Key Issue 2: Where is the Harm? – Applying Contents-based Exemptions and Exceptions; 5. Key Issue 3: Governmental Information – The Extent of Special Protection; 6. Key Issue 4: Personal Information – Dealing with Third-Party Data; 7. Key Issue 5: Who Wants to Know? – Issues Concerning the Identity of the Applicant; 8. Key Issue 6: Charging for Information – Now and in Future; Part III: Compliance and Good Practice – The Commissioner’s Role; 9. The Conduct of Investigations; 10. Practice Assessments; 11. Publication Schemes; Appendix 2: Model Publication Scheme 2011; Part IV: Afterword; 12. The State of Freedom of Information in Scotland; Appendix 3: Scottish Ministers’ Code of Practice on the Discharge of Functions by Scottish Public Authorities; Index.