Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force on 1 January 2005, creating a new statutory ''right to open government''. It imposed new duties on public authorities regarding the disclosure and handling of information. The fifth edition of this popular Guide offers the most up-to-date guidance on the Act, taking into account all the changes since the publication of the last edition. Most sign...