The Constitution Unit, Department of Political Science, UCL
Abstract
The Constitution Unit has rewritten the Practical Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The revised edition differs considerably from the original in format and content. Foremest among the changes are the three case studies (with comments) at the end and the references to recently published, more detailed official advice. The guide is designed for practitioners who are responsible for or otherwise involved in their authority's plans to implement and operate the FoI Act. The guide serves as an introduction to implementation and operation of the FoI Act, focusing specifically on its core principles and features, how public authorities should prepare for implementation and what FoI practitioners should do when they receive requests for information
