#foifriday — Public Fediverse posts

There's always something you can #FOI about any topic (if #FOIFriday shows anything, it shows that!).

So #election week, and a request with the answer to why do we use pencils to vote?

This, and other brief distractions from the general election results: https://clairemiller.net/2024/07/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-5-7-2024-foifriday

There's always something you can #FOI about any topic (if #FOIFriday shows anything, it shows that!).

So #election week, and a request with the answer to why do we use pencils to vote?

This, and other brief distractions from the general election results: https://clairemiller.net/2024/07/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-5-7-2024-foifriday

Just in time for #Euro2024, the Harry Kane statue is back!

After #FOI revealed picture of the statue with nowhere to go, a new request has found TfL doesn't want it in case it distracts drivers!

This and other FOI stories in this week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/2024/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-14-6-2024-foifriday/

Just in time for #Euro2024, the Harry Kane statue is back!

After #FOI revealed picture of the statue with nowhere to go, a new request has found TfL doesn't want it in case it distracts drivers!

This and other FOI stories in this week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/2024/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-14-6-2024-foifriday/

It might be #FOIFriday, but lets talk Environmental Information Regulation requests.

They're like #FOI but focused on environmental information and private companies can be covered, like with this week's first story...

More here: https://clairemiller.net/2024/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-7-6-2024-foifriday/

It might be #FOIFriday, but lets talk Environmental Information Regulation requests.

They're like #FOI but focused on environmental information and private companies can be covered, like with this week's first story...

More here: https://clairemiller.net/2024/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-7-6-2024-foifriday/

There seems to be somewhat of a theme to this week's #FOIFriday.

It might not be surprising, a lot of these are classic #FOI requests...

https://clairemiller.net/2024/03/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-1-3-2024-foifriday/

There seems to be somewhat of a theme to this week's #FOIFriday.

It might not be surprising, a lot of these are classic #FOI requests...

https://clairemiller.net/2024/03/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-1-3-2024-foifriday/

The theme of this week's #FOIFriday is the use of #FOI to reveal poor and/or illegal behaviour.

FOI can be a really powerful tool for bringing things to light (particularly the extent of them).

Read the latest post:

https://clairemiller.net/2024/02/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-2-2024-foifriday/

or some highlights in this thread.

The theme of this week's #FOIFriday is the use of #FOI to reveal poor and/or illegal behaviour.

FOI can be a really powerful tool for bringing things to light (particularly the extent of them).

Read the latest post:

https://clairemiller.net/2024/02/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-2-2024-foifriday/

or some highlights in this thread.

Public bodies sometimes seem to forget is often it's less embarrassing - and cheaper - to hand over information from #FOI rather than try to sustain weak exemption arguments.

This reminder and more in this week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/2024/01/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-19-1-2024-foifriday/

Public bodies sometimes seem to forget is often it's less embarrassing - and cheaper - to hand over information from #FOI rather than try to sustain weak exemption arguments.

This reminder and more in this week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/2024/01/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-19-1-2024-foifriday/

Reminder to make 2024 the year you challenge some unreasonable-looking #FOI refusals.

This week's #FOIFriday has a success and two requests that are heading for challenges, plus FOIs making the news this week.

[A thread]

http://clairemiller.net/2024/01/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-12-1-2024-foifriday/

Reminder to make 2024 the year you challenge some unreasonable-looking #FOI refusals.

This week's #FOIFriday has a success and two requests that are heading for challenges, plus FOIs making the news this week.

[A thread]

http://clairemiller.net/2024/01/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-12-1-2024-foifriday/

#FOIFriday is back (after a *very* long summer break)

http://clairemiller.net/2024/01/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-5-1-2024-foifriday/

Xmas & New Year is a great time for #FOI requests as you get stories in the bag for when news & journalists are thin on the ground. Here's a thread of some good examples you can save for next year...

#FOIFriday is back (after a *very* long summer break)

http://clairemiller.net/2024/01/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-5-1-2024-foifriday/

Xmas & New Year is a great time for #FOI requests as you get stories in the bag for when news & journalists are thin on the ground. Here's a thread of some good examples you can save for next year...

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The Cardiff streets that have seen the most complaints about things like potholes (Newport Road) and cracked pavements (Queen's Street), according to #FOI.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/gallery/shoddy-state-cardiffs-cracked-dirty-27107061

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

The Cardiff streets that have seen the most complaints about things like potholes (Newport Road) and cracked pavements (Queen's Street), according to #FOI.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/gallery/shoddy-state-cardiffs-cracked-dirty-27107061

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

Niche tram #FOI (but may work for other publicly owned transport systems)

In Oct to Mar, there were 469,370 incomplete Metrolink journeys (where passengers didn't tap out), costing passengers £4.60 each time – even if they have reached the daily cap.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/it-head-in-metrolink-passengers-27077275

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

Niche tram #FOI (but may work for other publicly owned transport systems)

In Oct to Mar, there were 469,370 incomplete Metrolink journeys (where passengers didn't tap out), costing passengers £4.60 each time – even if they have reached the daily cap.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/it-head-in-metrolink-passengers-27077275

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

A total of 3,044 Kent children were being home educated in April 2022, compared with 1,997 in 2018, according to #FOI.

Council officials say the reasons behind the rise include mental health problems, bullying and parents' dissatisfaction with schools.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-65858064

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

A total of 3,044 Kent children were being home educated in April 2022, compared with 1,997 in 2018, according to #FOI.

Council officials say the reasons behind the rise include mental health problems, bullying and parents' dissatisfaction with schools.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-65858064

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

Between January 2020 and May 2023, there have been at least 35 reported thefts of hospital equipment, drugs, and patients’ possessions across hospital sites run by the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/the-trust-that-runs-scarborough-hospital-has-reported-dozens-of-thefts-of-staff-and-patient-property-across-sites-4172488

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

Between January 2020 and May 2023, there have been at least 35 reported thefts of hospital equipment, drugs, and patients’ possessions across hospital sites run by the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/the-trust-that-runs-scarborough-hospital-has-reported-dozens-of-thefts-of-staff-and-patient-property-across-sites-4172488

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

Another angle on the cost of living crisis - how many public sector workers are ditching pension contributions, potentially as a way of saving money.

#FOI shows number opting out of Teachers’ Pension Scheme has risen by over two-thirds in the past year.

https://www.ftadviser.com/pensions/2023/06/07/number-of-teachers-opting-out-of-pension-rises-by-two-thirds/?saveConsentPreferences=success

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

Another angle on the cost of living crisis - how many public sector workers are ditching pension contributions, potentially as a way of saving money.

#FOI shows number opting out of Teachers’ Pension Scheme has risen by over two-thirds in the past year.

https://www.ftadviser.com/pensions/2023/06/07/number-of-teachers-opting-out-of-pension-rises-by-two-thirds/?saveConsentPreferences=success

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

The number of prisoners in Scotland who have been placed on suicide watch has increased by 28% since 2007, #FOI figures show.

The number of prisoners at risk of suicide or self-harm has fluctuated in the past 16 years, peaking at 3,217 in 2021.

https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/number-scottish-prisoners-suicide-watch-has-increased-28-cent-2007

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

The number of prisoners in Scotland who have been placed on suicide watch has increased by 28% since 2007, #FOI figures show.

The number of prisoners at risk of suicide or self-harm has fluctuated in the past 16 years, peaking at 3,217 in 2021.

https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/number-scottish-prisoners-suicide-watch-has-increased-28-cent-2007

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

The number of homeless families from Enfield living in bed and breakfast accommodation beyond the government’s legal limit of six weeks has risen exponentially in the last year, #FOI shows.

At the end of March 2023, it was 113 up from one in April 2022.

https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/huge-scale-of-enfields-homelessness-crisis-revealed/

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

The number of homeless families from Enfield living in bed and breakfast accommodation beyond the government’s legal limit of six weeks has risen exponentially in the last year, #FOI shows.

At the end of March 2023, it was 113 up from one in April 2022.

https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/huge-scale-of-enfields-homelessness-crisis-revealed/

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

#FOI shows recorded incidents of sexual misconduct against Welsh ambulance staff have risen each year for the past five years.

Almost two in every three physical attacks reported by staff were sexual.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65825772

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

#FOI shows recorded incidents of sexual misconduct against Welsh ambulance staff have risen each year for the past five years.

Almost two in every three physical attacks reported by staff were sexual.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65825772

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

#FOI shows over the past five years more than 300 officers have been reported for rape and 500 for sexual assault. Only ten of those accused of sexual assault have been convicted. The vast majority – 350 – are still working for the police.

https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-06-15/one-police-officer-accused-of-rape-every-week

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

#FOI shows over the past five years more than 300 officers have been reported for rape and 500 for sexual assault. Only ten of those accused of sexual assault have been convicted. The vast majority – 350 – are still working for the police.

https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-06-15/one-police-officer-accused-of-rape-every-week

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

The 'optical illusion' cycle path causing chaos in Keynsham (as revealed by #FOI) is back: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/04/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-28-4-2023-foifriday/

Three psychology professors have been looking into what has been causing people to trip.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/keynshams-optical-illusion-cycle-path-8504124

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

The 'optical illusion' cycle path causing chaos in Keynsham (as revealed by #FOI) is back: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/04/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-28-4-2023-foifriday/

Three psychology professors have been looking into what has been causing people to trip.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/keynshams-optical-illusion-cycle-path-8504124

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-16-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

Stay informed about FOI news and tips by following the blog: https://clairemiller.net/blog/

Or by signing up for my newsletter: https://clairemiller.net/Words-and-Numbers-.html#sec-546d

#FOIFriday #transparency #openaccess #journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

Stay informed about FOI news and tips by following the blog: https://clairemiller.net/blog/

Or by signing up for my newsletter: https://clairemiller.net/Words-and-Numbers-.html#sec-546d

#FOIFriday #transparency #openaccess #journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

#FOI reveals crimes on trains and at railway stations since the start of 2021.

There were 74 offences in Wrexham and 102 in Flintshire - with the most common crime in both being railway trespass (22 in Wrexham and 26 in Flintshire).

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23538447.trespassing-common-crime-wrexham-flintshire-railways/

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

#FOI reveals crimes on trains and at railway stations since the start of 2021.

There were 74 offences in Wrexham and 102 in Flintshire - with the most common crime in both being railway trespass (22 in Wrexham and 26 in Flintshire).

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23538447.trespassing-common-crime-wrexham-flintshire-railways/

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

An alternative to how many traffic penalties were handed out - who is getting the fines?

#FOI reveals since full enforcement started on April 1, only 34% of penalties issued by Tunbridge Wells Council were to vehicles registered in the Borough.

https://www.timeslocalnews.co.uk/local-news/visitors-to-town-receive-two-thirds-of-traffic-ban-fines/

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

An alternative to how many traffic penalties were handed out - who is getting the fines?

#FOI reveals since full enforcement started on April 1, only 34% of penalties issued by Tunbridge Wells Council were to vehicles registered in the Borough.

https://www.timeslocalnews.co.uk/local-news/visitors-to-town-receive-two-thirds-of-traffic-ban-fines/

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

More than 3,000 West Midlands residents are facing lengthy waiting times for council-managed allotments, with some waiting over six years for a plot.

On average, residents are waiting approximately 35 months for a plot according to #FOI.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/cost-of-living/2023/05/30/people-in-the-west-midlands-waiting-up-to-six-years-for-allotment-plots-as-demand-soars/

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

More than 3,000 West Midlands residents are facing lengthy waiting times for council-managed allotments, with some waiting over six years for a plot.

On average, residents are waiting approximately 35 months for a plot according to #FOI.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/cost-of-living/2023/05/30/people-in-the-west-midlands-waiting-up-to-six-years-for-allotment-plots-as-demand-soars/

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

At what speed are those breaching the limit most likely to be caught out?

When it comes to speed cameras or mobile vans in hotspot locations, it is drivers doing between 40 and 49mph who are caught speeding most often, according to an #FOI

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/speed-limit-drivers-most-often-26987841

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

At what speed are those breaching the limit most likely to be caught out?

When it comes to speed cameras or mobile vans in hotspot locations, it is drivers doing between 40 and 49mph who are caught speeding most often, according to an #FOI

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/speed-limit-drivers-most-often-26987841

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

Met police are planning to cut the number of mental health callouts they attend.

21 forces that responded ton an #FOI all showed an increase since 2017.

In Merseyside, mental health-related incidents increased from 7,629 in 2017 to 28,039 last year.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64891572

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

Met police are planning to cut the number of mental health callouts they attend.

21 forces that responded ton an #FOI all showed an increase since 2017.

In Merseyside, mental health-related incidents increased from 7,629 in 2017 to 28,039 last year.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64891572

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

The total weekly bill was £582,834 for 4,611 children, with 721 pupils getting taxis to school outside their local authority area, an #FOI reveals.

The biggest spender was Stockport at £138,515, though the highest number of pupils was 1,161 in Salford.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/greater-manchester-councils-spending-over-26994658

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

The total weekly bill was £582,834 for 4,611 children, with 721 pupils getting taxis to school outside their local authority area, an #FOI reveals.

The biggest spender was Stockport at £138,515, though the highest number of pupils was 1,161 in Salford.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/greater-manchester-councils-spending-over-26994658

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

More Scottish patients are choosing to go private, #FOI shows.

In 2019-20, 1,821 patients were removed from waiting lists at the four boards after deciding to have their treatment privately instead. In 2022-23 it was 2,669, an increase of 46.5 per cent.

https://inews.co.uk/news/scotland/scottish-patients-giving-up-on-nhs-waiting-lists-and-going-private-figures-show-2381032

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

More Scottish patients are choosing to go private, #FOI shows.

In 2019-20, 1,821 patients were removed from waiting lists at the four boards after deciding to have their treatment privately instead. In 2022-23 it was 2,669, an increase of 46.5 per cent.

https://inews.co.uk/news/scotland/scottish-patients-giving-up-on-nhs-waiting-lists-and-going-private-figures-show-2381032

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism

Two machine guns and nearly 2,000 rounds of ammunition have been lost by the Ministry of Defence in the last two years, an #FOI reveals.

The Government department admitted lethal weapons and bullets vanished in 2021 and 2022.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/machine-guns-pistols-rifle-ammunition-30085524

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

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Two machine guns and nearly 2,000 rounds of ammunition have been lost by the Ministry of Defence in the last two years, an #FOI reveals.

The Government department admitted lethal weapons and bullets vanished in 2021 and 2022.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/machine-guns-pistols-rifle-ammunition-30085524

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

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Want more tips on what to do about your Section 22 (information intended for future publication) refusal:
https://clairemiller.net/blog/2019/10/section-22-yes-but-are-you-really-planning-to-publish-the-information-in-my-foi/

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

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Want more tips on what to do about your Section 22 (information intended for future publication) refusal:
https://clairemiller.net/blog/2019/10/section-22-yes-but-are-you-really-planning-to-publish-the-information-in-my-foi/

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

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The ICO is generally going to expect the public authority to explain the information or put it in context instead.

The number of fines may just be the number of fines, it doesn't have to say anything about the success/failure of the scheme.

So the public interest may override.

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

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The ICO is generally going to expect the public authority to explain the information or put it in context instead.

The number of fines may just be the number of fines, it doesn't have to say anything about the success/failure of the scheme.

So the public interest may override.

This week's #FOIFriday: https://clairemiller.net/blog/2023/06/freedom-of-information-in-the-news-week-ending-2-6-2023-foifriday/

#journalism #FreedomOfInformation #JournalismTips #InvestigativeJournalism