Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000
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$110.00 (07)Description
The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the effects, extent and scope of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.The UK's Freedom of Information Act 2000 created a new statutory 'right to open government'. The Act came into force in January 2005 and has resulted in a large number of requests being made to public authorities. As a result of the number of requests received, there has now also been a number of decision notices issued by the Information Commissioner and the Information Tribunal, which have provided further guidance on the operation of the Act.
The 3rd edition of this popular Guide, provides updated commentary and information on developments since the Act came into force in January 2005. It includes discussion of the controversial changes to the fees regime, alongside key decisions and documents from the Information Tribunal, the Information Commissioner and the Department for Constitutional Affairs.
New to this Edition:
· Discussion of controversial changes to the fee regime and wider exemption for public authorities
· Information, statistics and annual reports about how the Act is working, who is using it and how it is being used
· Coverage of key decisions by the Information Commissioner, the Information Tribunal and the Scottish Information Commissioner
· Treatment of a significant number of documents from the Department for Constitutional Affairs and the Information Commissioner
· Expanded to include additional information on Scottish legislation
· New references to current regulations and guidance for example the Reuse of Public Sector Information Regulations 2005
· The use of footnotes for ease of reference
Features
- A practical and detailed guide to the UK Freedom of Information Act 2000, designed for ease of reference, thoroughly updated in the light of recent case law and practice
- Analyzes recent Information Commissioner and Information Tribunal Decisions
- Features a clear layout that sets out case law by exemption
- Consolidates legislation and codes of practice in one volume
- Contains the full text of the Act, plus Codes of Practice, Council of Europe Recommendations and Environmental Information Regulations
Reviews
Review from previous edition
"The Freedom of Information Act 2000 creates a new legal landscape, and this book provides an excellent guide to the new terrain. At 311 pages long, it can be properly described as a handbook. However, while it is small and light enough to be easily portable, it is sufficiently detailed to serve as a full introduction for a lawyer new to the field."-- New Law Journal
About the Author(s)
John Wadham is a solicitor and the Deputy Chair of the Independent Police Complaints Commission. He was formerly the Director of Liberty, the human rights organisation, and has written widely on human rights and civil liberties, including Blackstone's Guide to the Human Rights Act, now in its fourth edition.
Jonathan Griffiths is a solicitor and Senior Lecturer in law at Queen Mary, University of London. His primary research interests lie in the areas of information and intellectual property law. He has published widely on freedom of expression, media and copyright law.
Kelly Harris is a solicitor at Shepherd and Wedderburn, specialising in public law, including freedom of information and human rights. Prior to moving into the private sector, Kelly worked for a number of years as a government legal adviser both in England and New Zealand. She has written and spoken widely on freedom of information matters.
