IMPLEMENTING THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (SCOTLAND) ACT 2002 REGIONAL SEMINAR PROGRAMME

The Scottish Information Commissioner is organising a series of freedom of information seminars to be held over coming months. The aim of these free events is to provide staff within Scotland’s public authorities with information relating to the successful implementation of freedom of information, while also providing the opportunity for authorities to debate and discuss relevant issues.

Issues to be addressed include:

Overview of the Legislation
Key issues arising from development of the Codes of Practice
The Environmental Information Regulations and FOI
Fees Regulations
Interpreting the Act
The new regime - what to expect from 2005


Keynote speakers from the Office of the Scottish Information Commissioner, the Scottish Executive and the Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland will cover these topics in detail, and respond to any associated questions.

Senior level staff from Scottish public authorities can register their interest in these events by logging on to www.itspublicknowledge.info/seminarform.htm