Publication Scheme
Part One: Introduction
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) gives the public the right of
access to information held by public authorities and requires public
authorities to make this information available. The intention of the Act is
to increase visibility into the work of public bodies, to ensure that
policy-making processes are fair, democratic and open.
The FOIA has been introduced in stages, with the final stage coming into
force in January 2005.
Certain classes of information, such as information relating to security,
are exempt from the Act.
To comply with the Act, this Publication Scheme sets out:
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what information the Cabinet Office will make available, classified by
type of information; and
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how you can access the information.
It also explains how you can access unpublished information through the
Information Asset Register and gives details of who to contact at the
Cabinet Office if you have questions about the FOIA.
Contents
Part Two:
Freedom of Information Act – background to the FOIA, and the Cabinet
Office's obligations under the Act.
Part Three:
Information Asset Register – how to access unpublished information
through the Information Asset Register.
Part Four: Information published by the Cabinet Office – information
the Cabinet Office is committed to making available under this Publication
Scheme, including links to this information. The classes of information
cover:
Part
Five: Complaints and feedback – details of who to contact at the
Cabinet Office in connection with the Publication Scheme.
Responses to
requests – Cabinet Office responses to popular requests.
Other Cabinet Office publications
To view publication issued by the Cabinet Office, see Publications.
