Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland
@cfoiscot.bsky.social
CFolS campaigns for a robust legal right to access information so people can find out how they are governed and how 'public' services operate.
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Yesterday's evidence session about freedom of information in Scotland felt really positive and ambitious - much needed at the moment!
Lovely to see @benworthy.bsky.social & @muteswann.bsky.social also speak to the committee, and huge thanks to @cfoiscot.bsky.social for all of their hard work!
Lovely to see @benworthy.bsky.social & @muteswann.bsky.social also speak to the committee, and huge thanks to @cfoiscot.bsky.social for all of their hard work!
Yesterday @alexparsons.bsky.social spoke at the Scottish Parliament about our views on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill.
Catch up on the evidence session and find out why we're really keen on the proposed proactive publication measures👇
www.mysociety.org/2025/11/07/a...
Catch up on the evidence session and find out why we're really keen on the proposed proactive publication measures👇
www.mysociety.org/2025/11/07/a...
A key moment to strengthen Scotland’s Freedom of Information law
We gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament on how to make Scotland's already good FOI system even better.
www.mysociety.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Yesterday's evidence session about freedom of information in Scotland felt really positive and ambitious - much needed at the moment!
Lovely to see @benworthy.bsky.social & @muteswann.bsky.social also speak to the committee, and huge thanks to @cfoiscot.bsky.social for all of their hard work!
Lovely to see @benworthy.bsky.social & @muteswann.bsky.social also speak to the committee, and huge thanks to @cfoiscot.bsky.social for all of their hard work!
Thanks to Richard Leonard for attending @KatySClark’s briefing in the FoI Reform Bill. He chaired the parliamentary Inquiry which recommended legal reform of FoI Law in May 2020. 5 years later that will happen if the MSPs Bill is passed.
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #foi
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #foi
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Thanks to Richard Leonard for attending @KatySClark’s briefing in the FoI Reform Bill. He chaired the parliamentary Inquiry which recommended legal reform of FoI Law in May 2020. 5 years later that will happen if the MSPs Bill is passed.
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #foi
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #foi
Thank you to @katysclark.bsky.social MSP for holding last night's roundtable at the Scottish Parliament on the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill! The speeches and discussion provided a much needed opportunity to discuss the Bill's importance
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
November 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Thank you to @katysclark.bsky.social MSP for holding last night's roundtable at the Scottish Parliament on the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill! The speeches and discussion provided a much needed opportunity to discuss the Bill's importance
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/stan... Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee | Scottish Parliament TV - 1st oral evidence session completed this morning on FoI Reform Bill. Thank you 2 the 5 experts who gave evidence in support of Bill’s general principles @KatySClark
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee | Scottish Parliament TV
www.scottishparliament.tv
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/stan... Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee | Scottish Parliament TV - 1st oral evidence session completed this morning on FoI Reform Bill. Thank you 2 the 5 experts who gave evidence in support of Bill’s general principles @KatySClark
You're invited: Katy Clark MSP Katy Clark MSP to hold FoI Reform Bill Roundtable at the Scottish Parliament tomorrow!
Registration is required. Email Robert Foster at robert.foster@parliament.scot to register for the event.
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
Registration is required. Email Robert Foster at robert.foster@parliament.scot to register for the event.
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
November 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
You're invited: Katy Clark MSP Katy Clark MSP to hold FoI Reform Bill Roundtable at the Scottish Parliament tomorrow!
Registration is required. Email Robert Foster at robert.foster@parliament.scot to register for the event.
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
Registration is required. Email Robert Foster at robert.foster@parliament.scot to register for the event.
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
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👑 Privacy of The Royal Household 👑
One of the FOI Act's most fascinating provisions, section 37 governs the boundaries of public interest within Britain's most discrete institution.
If recent news has piqued your interest, see here for a refresher on where the law stands.
One of the FOI Act's most fascinating provisions, section 37 governs the boundaries of public interest within Britain's most discrete institution.
If recent news has piqued your interest, see here for a refresher on where the law stands.
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
👑 Privacy of The Royal Household 👑
One of the FOI Act's most fascinating provisions, section 37 governs the boundaries of public interest within Britain's most discrete institution.
If recent news has piqued your interest, see here for a refresher on where the law stands.
One of the FOI Act's most fascinating provisions, section 37 governs the boundaries of public interest within Britain's most discrete institution.
If recent news has piqued your interest, see here for a refresher on where the law stands.
108 Published responses to the Stage 1 consultation on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill - Scottish Parliament - Citizen Space. Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond @KatySClark @ScottishTUC @NUJScotland yourviews.parliament.scot/sppa/freedom...
Published responses for Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill
- Scottish Parliament
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Scottish Parliament
yourviews.parliament.scot
October 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
108 Published responses to the Stage 1 consultation on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill - Scottish Parliament - Citizen Space. Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond @KatySClark @ScottishTUC @NUJScotland yourviews.parliament.scot/sppa/freedom...
Trust, efficiency & investment are necessary to ensure the enforcement machinery of FoI law in Scotland is respected. We have the first 2 in place but remedial action is required by ScotParl on funding so the regulator's functions are consistently delivered. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558519...
Watchdog blames lack of funding for delay in Scottish Government WhatsApp inquiry
Scotland’s freedom of information watchdog has delayed its investigation into deleted Covid-era WhatsApp messages due to staff and funding…
www.heraldscotland.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Trust, efficiency & investment are necessary to ensure the enforcement machinery of FoI law in Scotland is respected. We have the first 2 in place but remedial action is required by ScotParl on funding so the regulator's functions are consistently delivered. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558519...
Timely reminder of why passing the FoI Reform Bill matters to so many people in Scotland. @katysclark.bsky.social @unitescotland.bsky.social @cwuscotland.bsky.social @gabymckay.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521506...
Why is this Labour MSP calling for a change to the Freedom of Information Act?
The Freedom of Information Act could be set to change in Scotland, with a new bill proposed to stop WhatsApp messages being deleted
www.heraldscotland.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Timely reminder of why passing the FoI Reform Bill matters to so many people in Scotland. @katysclark.bsky.social @unitescotland.bsky.social @cwuscotland.bsky.social @gabymckay.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521506...
The enforceable right to access information is a human right so it’s good news that Scotland’s independent regulator has reported a busy year ensuring rights and duties are respected, protected and fulfilled. @hrcscotland.bsky.social @thre-equal.bsky.social @scvo.scot @reidfoundation.bsky.social
The Scottish Information Commissioner has revealed a record-breaking year in the 2024-25 Annual Report!
Read the full report here: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annu...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
Read the full report here: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annu...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
October 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The enforceable right to access information is a human right so it’s good news that Scotland’s independent regulator has reported a busy year ensuring rights and duties are respected, protected and fulfilled. @hrcscotland.bsky.social @thre-equal.bsky.social @scvo.scot @reidfoundation.bsky.social
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Join the next #GIACESeminar:
Corruption in Paradise: Real Estate Money Laundering in Emerging Markets
📅 Nov 13 | 🕐 1–2 PM UK
🔗 Register: bit.ly/GIACEUSISemi...
This seminar explores what weak enforcement means for housing markets & why global AML rules fall short.
Corruption in Paradise: Real Estate Money Laundering in Emerging Markets
📅 Nov 13 | 🕐 1–2 PM UK
🔗 Register: bit.ly/GIACEUSISemi...
This seminar explores what weak enforcement means for housing markets & why global AML rules fall short.
Corruption in Paradise: Real Estate Money Laundering in Emerging Markets
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October 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Join the next #GIACESeminar:
Corruption in Paradise: Real Estate Money Laundering in Emerging Markets
📅 Nov 13 | 🕐 1–2 PM UK
🔗 Register: bit.ly/GIACEUSISemi...
This seminar explores what weak enforcement means for housing markets & why global AML rules fall short.
Corruption in Paradise: Real Estate Money Laundering in Emerging Markets
📅 Nov 13 | 🕐 1–2 PM UK
🔗 Register: bit.ly/GIACEUSISemi...
This seminar explores what weak enforcement means for housing markets & why global AML rules fall short.
The Scottish Information Commissioner has revealed a record-breaking year in the 2024-25 Annual Report!
Read the full report here: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annu...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
Read the full report here: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annu...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
October 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Scottish Information Commissioner has revealed a record-breaking year in the 2024-25 Annual Report!
Read the full report here: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annu...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
Read the full report here: www.foi.scot/2024-25-annu...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
Join CFoIS and Human Rights Consortium for a FoISA Reform Bill Update Event on November the 19th.
Tickets are available to book via Eventbrite now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759810012...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #event #foi
Tickets are available to book via Eventbrite now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759810012...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #event #foi
October 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Join CFoIS and Human Rights Consortium for a FoISA Reform Bill Update Event on November the 19th.
Tickets are available to book via Eventbrite now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759810012...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #event #foi
Tickets are available to book via Eventbrite now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759810012...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #event #foi
The @ecase.co.uk FOI Awards 2026 nominations are now open!
CFoIS encourages requestors who have had a positive experience of FOI to acknowledge the service they received with a nomination!
Read the criteria (ecasefoiawards.co.uk/categories/) and complete the nomination form by 30th November.
#FOI
CFoIS encourages requestors who have had a positive experience of FOI to acknowledge the service they received with a nomination!
Read the criteria (ecasefoiawards.co.uk/categories/) and complete the nomination form by 30th November.
#FOI
October 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The @ecase.co.uk FOI Awards 2026 nominations are now open!
CFoIS encourages requestors who have had a positive experience of FOI to acknowledge the service they received with a nomination!
Read the criteria (ecasefoiawards.co.uk/categories/) and complete the nomination form by 30th November.
#FOI
CFoIS encourages requestors who have had a positive experience of FOI to acknowledge the service they received with a nomination!
Read the criteria (ecasefoiawards.co.uk/categories/) and complete the nomination form by 30th November.
#FOI
People have questions and use FoI law to access official information and get answers. However Scotland’s 20 yrs old FoI law needs significantly strengthened so there is a Bill at the ScotParl to fix it. Today is the last day to give your views go to yourviews.parliament.scot/sppa/freedom...
October 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
People have questions and use FoI law to access official information and get answers. However Scotland’s 20 yrs old FoI law needs significantly strengthened so there is a Bill at the ScotParl to fix it. Today is the last day to give your views go to yourviews.parliament.scot/sppa/freedom...
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💻 NUJ to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
A special event on 3 Nov, 5.30pm online. An opportunity to hear from an expert panel on journalist safety, honour fallen colleagues, and demand justice.
Register here:
A special event on 3 Nov, 5.30pm online. An opportunity to hear from an expert panel on journalist safety, honour fallen colleagues, and demand justice.
Register here:
NUJ to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
On Monday 3 November at 5.30pm, the NUJ will host an online speaker event to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI).
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October 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
💻 NUJ to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
A special event on 3 Nov, 5.30pm online. An opportunity to hear from an expert panel on journalist safety, honour fallen colleagues, and demand justice.
Register here:
A special event on 3 Nov, 5.30pm online. An opportunity to hear from an expert panel on journalist safety, honour fallen colleagues, and demand justice.
Register here:
Thanks to the SNP TU Group for hosting the CFOIS leaflets explaining our all party campaign in support of the FoI Reform Bill currently at Stage 1 in the ScotParl. An opportunity 4 Scotland 2 lead the way by voting 4 progressive legal reform. @snp.org @graemedey.bsky.social @nujscotland.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Thanks to the SNP TU Group for hosting the CFOIS leaflets explaining our all party campaign in support of the FoI Reform Bill currently at Stage 1 in the ScotParl. An opportunity 4 Scotland 2 lead the way by voting 4 progressive legal reform. @snp.org @graemedey.bsky.social @nujscotland.bsky.social
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📢FOI in the News!
A record number of people in the UK died while homeless in 2024.
A total of 1,611 homeless people died in the UK during the year, a 9% increase over 2023. The majority of deaths resulted from suicide or street drugs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A record number of people in the UK died while homeless in 2024.
A total of 1,611 homeless people died in the UK during the year, a 9% increase over 2023. The majority of deaths resulted from suicide or street drugs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK deaths of 1,611 homeless people in 2024 is record high
Most are linked to suicide or drugs, with spice and nitazenes increasingly deadly.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
📢FOI in the News!
A record number of people in the UK died while homeless in 2024.
A total of 1,611 homeless people died in the UK during the year, a 9% increase over 2023. The majority of deaths resulted from suicide or street drugs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A record number of people in the UK died while homeless in 2024.
A total of 1,611 homeless people died in the UK during the year, a 9% increase over 2023. The majority of deaths resulted from suicide or street drugs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
October 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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To mark October as Black History Month, we wanted to share a handful of FOI disclosures which illustrate the experiences of Britain's Black communities.
The first – James Coombs vs the Home Office and ICO on the origins of the Windrush Scandal.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
The first – James Coombs vs the Home Office and ICO on the origins of the Windrush Scandal.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Home Office forced to release critical report on origins of Windrush scandal
Government had objected to report’s publication as it may ‘damage trust of affected communities’
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
To mark October as Black History Month, we wanted to share a handful of FOI disclosures which illustrate the experiences of Britain's Black communities.
The first – James Coombs vs the Home Office and ICO on the origins of the Windrush Scandal.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
The first – James Coombs vs the Home Office and ICO on the origins of the Windrush Scandal.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
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📢 Have your say! The Scottish Parliament is scrutinising the FOI Reform Bill, and they need your views – should authorities pause deadlines for clarification? Should the First Minister have a veto?
Submit your views by 22 October 2025 👇 tinyurl.com/FOIReform
Submit your views by 22 October 2025 👇 tinyurl.com/FOIReform
October 1, 2025 at 12:24 PM
📢 Have your say! The Scottish Parliament is scrutinising the FOI Reform Bill, and they need your views – should authorities pause deadlines for clarification? Should the First Minister have a veto?
Submit your views by 22 October 2025 👇 tinyurl.com/FOIReform
Submit your views by 22 October 2025 👇 tinyurl.com/FOIReform
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True or false? 🤔 The Scottish Information Commissioner can attempt to reach an agreement between the authority and the requester before going to a Decision Notice? For the answer, visit our September edition of our #newsletter 👉 tinyurl.com/SeptFOINews
#FOI #Scotland
#FOI #Scotland
October 2, 2025 at 8:08 AM
True or false? 🤔 The Scottish Information Commissioner can attempt to reach an agreement between the authority and the requester before going to a Decision Notice? For the answer, visit our September edition of our #newsletter 👉 tinyurl.com/SeptFOINews
#FOI #Scotland
#FOI #Scotland
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At last week’s SPIF event, @cfoiscot.bsky.social shared messages from around the world congratulating Scotland on 20 years of FOI! Read the messages below – and remember you can have your say on the FOI Reform Bill until 22 Oct 👉 tinyurl.com/FOIReform
October 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
At last week’s SPIF event, @cfoiscot.bsky.social shared messages from around the world congratulating Scotland on 20 years of FOI! Read the messages below – and remember you can have your say on the FOI Reform Bill until 22 Oct 👉 tinyurl.com/FOIReform
Thanks to everyone who joined the Scottish Public Information Forum (SPIF) at the Scottish Parliament and online on Friday!
Book a ticket for the next SPIF meeting on December 1st via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759807725...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
Book a ticket for the next SPIF meeting on December 1st via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759807725...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
October 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined the Scottish Public Information Forum (SPIF) at the Scottish Parliament and online on Friday!
Book a ticket for the next SPIF meeting on December 1st via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759807725...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
Book a ticket for the next SPIF meeting on December 1st via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759807725...
#FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi
Journalists have the right & duty to report on local government. The public has a right to read/access their stories to form an opinion. Their rights are protected by Art 10 ECHR. Good to see public interest litigation www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @hrcscotland.bsky.social @nujscotland.bsky.social
Nottingham Post launches legal challenge over Reform press ban
Council leader Mick Barton has not spoken to journalists from the Nottingham Post since August.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Journalists have the right & duty to report on local government. The public has a right to read/access their stories to form an opinion. Their rights are protected by Art 10 ECHR. Good to see public interest litigation www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @hrcscotland.bsky.social @nujscotland.bsky.social