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Updated: 10/05/08

I thought the FOI workshop was very good. The tutor's explanation of the FOI Act was reinforced by the practical activities in the afternoon and successfully pulled together the technical aspects and practical implications. It was also useful to hear other people's first hand experiences of the FOI Act and the small group size helped to facilitate informal discussion. I felt the FOI Workshop was very worthwhile

Deborah Jenkins
Research Analyst
Impact Plus plc

I found the 1st annual FOI event extremely useful and would agree that it was a 'must attend'. There was a wide arena of speakers and delegates from various sectors and this gave me an insight of how FOI affects not just local authorities, but sectors like the police, the cabinet. I am using the materials provided as a reference guide in preparing a brief on FOI for our Department
Naila Khan, Complaints Investigator
Hounslow Council

The small size of the group and the knowledge of the course leader meant that all my questions were answered and I returned to work with more confidence than I had before
Terry McCarthy –
Head of Casework Parole Board for England and Wales

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Freedom of Information Workshops

We run the UK's most highly respected practical training courses that deal with all areas of FOI compliance. Each of our Workshops and Seminars includes plenty of time for delegates to ask questions of the expert Workshop and Seminar leaders. The leaders of the Workshops are the country's foremost FOI experts.

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5th Annual Freedom of Information Conference

12th and 13th May 2009
London, UK

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This unique 2-day Conference gives delegates up-to-the minute advice and practical guidance in handling key FOI compliance issues.

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An excellent Conference with very knowledgeable speakers. The Freedom of Information Act continues to present public authorities with issues that have not been clearly defined by case law. I see the Annual Freedom of Information Conference as the best forum for obtaining up to date information about how the Act is being interpreted throughout the United Kingdom
Hugh Boyle, Secretary, Parole Board for Scotland

Freedom of Information Links

You may find the following links useful to your activities as a Freedom of Information professional.

Freedom of Information Act 2000
www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/20000036.htm

Code of Practice on Discharge of the Functions of Public Authorities under Part 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
www.dca.gov.uk/foi

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
www.hmso.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/acts2002/20020013.htm

The UK Information Commissioners Office
www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

The Scottish Information Commissioner
www.itspublicknowledge.info