A Bill to amend the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to remove provisions permitting Ministers to overrule decisions of the Information Commissioner and Information Tribunal; to limit the time allowed for public authorities to respond to requests involving consideration of the public interest; to amend the definition of public authorities; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
1 May 2012
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The bill would modify the Freedom of Information Act 2000. It would stop Ministers from overruling the Information Commissioner’s and Information Tribunal’s decisions, shorten the time authorities have to respond to FOI requests when the public interest is being considered, and redefine who counts as a public authority.
It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. The record shows no progress beyond that stage.
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7 Sept 2010
The Bill was not moved for debate on 17 June 2011. The order to read the Bill a second time lapsed. There is no indication when the Bill will progress further.
The Bill had its First reading on 7 September 2010 through the Ten Minute Rule.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member Tom Brake.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
