Complying with the Freedom of Information Act

Avoiding Liability
18 May 2005, Central London

This one-day conference will examine lessons to be learnt from the first five months operating under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and ensure that you are in the best position to handle your authority's FOI request. The highly practical programme will enable you to deal with public and media requests effectively, develop effective record management systems and enable you to hear how other authorities have used and managed exemptions.

Speakers include:
Graham Smith, Deputy Commissioner, Information Commissioner's Office
Richard Thompson, Head of Record Management Systems, The Home Office
Gifty Edila, President, Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors
For further information please contact LGCconferences@emap.com, or tel 020 7505
6044
Visit www.lgc-foi.co.uk