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The Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force in 2005, obliging public authorities to respond quickly to requests for information, subject to exemptions. This text offers an overview of the law, providing explanations of the practical consequences of the legislation.

Providing guidance on using the Freedom of Information Act, this book explains the Act clause by clause and shows how to use the powers it confers on a day-to-day basis. It uses diagrams, flowcharts and worked examples to aid understanding; contains a set of forms for requesting information; and covers other issues.