Report Summary
This Publication Scheme sets out the classes of information available, how information can be accessed, and whether a charge will be made for the information.
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Introduction
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) provides individuals with a right of access to all recorded information held by Scotland’s public authorities. Anyone can use this right, and information can only be withheld where FOISA expressly permits it.
Under the Act, Scottish public authorities are required to produce and maintain a publication scheme. Authorities are under a legal obligation to:
Publish the classes of information that they make routinely available.
Tell the public how to access the information and what it might cost.
The aim of the scheme is to improve public access to the information we hold and encouraging public awareness of, and participation in, the decisions we make.
The Scottish Police Authority has adopted the Model Publication Scheme produced and updated by the Scottish Information Commissioner (SIC) in March 2021. You can access the model publication scheme online or you can contact the Scottish Information Commissioner to be sent a copy 01334 464610.
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