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The Exemption Index: Section 14 – Vexatious requests

In the first of a new series, FOI Man looks at section 14 of the Freedom of Information Act – covering vexatious requests – and what every FOI Officer – and every requester – needs to know about it....

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The Exemption Index: Section 21 – information reasonably accessible by other...

In this post in the Exemption Index series, FOI Man looks at the absolute exemption at section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Summary “An Act to make provision for the disclosure of...

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The Exemption Index: Section 12 – refusing on grounds of cost

In this post, FOI Man looks at the provision within FOI to refuse requests which exceed “the appropriate limit”. Summary It’s the constant lament of some public authorities and critics of FOI. FOI...

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The Exemption Index – FOI Section 36

FOI Man looks at the key features of the controversial Freedom of Information Act exemption covering the effective conduct of public affairs. Summary FOI Officers sometimes find themselves in a tricky...

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The Exemption Index – FOI Section 41

FOI Man looks at the Freedom of Information exemption covering information provided in confidence. Summary Before FOI came along it was pretty common for those working in public authorities to claim...

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Practically Speaking Part III – Getting Vexed

FOIMan brings you the third installment of his series for PDP’s Freedom of Information Journal. In part III of the Practically Speaking series, I looked at the fraught subject of how to apply the...

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Practically Speaking Part IV – take it to the (appropriate) limit

The fourth in FOIMan’s series for PDP’s Freedom of Information Journal covers the appropriate limit – when is it acceptable to refuse requests on cost grounds? This time my article for PDP looked at...

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A qualified opinion

FOIMan explains who is “qualified” to give an opinion under the exemption for prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs (section 36). If you’ve ever had a freedom of information request turned...

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The Exemption Index: Section 22 – information intended for future publication

FOIMan looks at the qualified exemption covering information intended for future publication. Summary Imagine that you are a famous author. You’ve spent months, if not years, working on your latest...

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The Exemption Index: Section 22A – the exemption for unpublished research data

FOIMan applies The Exemption Index to the new exemption for research data. Summary This edition of The Exemption Index is a bit different from the others. For the first time in a little while we have a...

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The Exemption Index: Section 40 – the exemption for personal data

FOIMan looks at how the exemption at section 40 of the Freedom of Information Act should be applied. Summary Accessing information is a good thing. We’re all pretty agreed on that as a general...

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The Exemption Index: Section 43 – the exemption for commercial interests

FOIMan examines the commonly used exemption protecting information which if disclosed would prejudice commercial interests. Summary You’re a public authority and you want lots of companies to bid for...

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The Exemption Index: Section 42 – the exemption for legal professional privilege

FOIMan examines the exemption protecting legal advice. Summary If you’re being sued, you will no doubt want to seek legal advice. Even if you’re not, but you want to make sure your activities are...

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The Exemption Index – FOI Section 35

FOIMan looks at the topical – and controversial – exemption in FOI that is designed to protect a “safe space” in central government. Summary It is vital that we get back to the founding principles of...

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The Exemption Index – FOI Sections 23, 24 & 25

FOIMan goes undercover to examine the FOI exemptions designed to protect national security. Summary Extract from the leaked script to the next Bond film: Evil henchman: shall I torture 007 a little...

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The Exemption Index – FOI Section 26

FOIMan takes on the military might of the FOI exemption designed to avoid conflict with the UK’s defence.   Summary There can be few things more sensitive in government than the defence of the country....

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The Exemption Index – FOI Section 27

FOIMan rummages through the diplomatic bag to find out how the FOI Act seeks to avoid international incidents. Summary Ambassador, you’re spoiling us. Diplomacy is an essential part of maintaining the...

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The Exemption Index: Sections 30 and 31

FOIMan blags information on the FOI Act’s exemptions designed to keep files that could compromise law enforcement behind bars. Summary The Kray brothers of FOI exemptions, sections 30 and 31 are the...

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The Exemption Index – FOI Section 35

FOIMan looks at the topical – and controversial – exemption in FOI that is designed to protect a “safe space” in central government. Summary It is vital that we get back to the founding principles of...

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The Exemption Index – FOI Sections 23, 24 & 25

FOIMan goes undercover to examine the FOI exemptions designed to protect national security. Summary Extract from the leaked script to the next Bond film: Evil henchman: shall I torture 007 a little...

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