UK Freedom of Information Act 2000

Came into force on 1 january 2005

Complete information: http://www.dca.gov.uk/foi/

“Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, anybody may request information from a public authority which has functions in England, Wales and/or Northern Ireland. The Act confers two statutory rights on applicants:

• To be told whether or not the public authority holds that information; and if so,
• To have that information communicated to them.”

Good FOI overview at Netsight: http://www.netsight.co.uk/services/foi