Alerts | FOI rules suspended / deadlines extended

Scottish government triples FOI deadlines during COVID-19

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The Scottish government weakened Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation during the coronavirus crisis. The move tripled the deadline for public bodies, including the government, to respond to requests from 20 days to 60 days, angering media and civil society groups.

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