Course description
Dealing with Requests for FOI
The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act is to give people increased access to the wealth of information held by public bodies, and government departments. The Act further aims to encourage increased openness, and to enable members of the public to understand how such organisations carry out their duties, why they make the decisions they do, and how they spend public money. This course will enable learners to understand how to deal with FOI requests.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
Awarding Body: Learning Nexus
Our qualifications are Regulated Qualifications issued by the leading Awarding Organisations that are recognised throughout the UK.
The certificate successful learners receive on completion of a Regulated Qualification will contain the logo of the Awarding Organisation, and the relevant UK Regulator (Ofqual) along with the full qualification title and qualification number.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how requests for information under the Publication Scheme, which is covered under section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act, work
- Outline the process for individual requests for information, covered under section 1 of the Act
- Explain how to request Environmental Information
Expenses
Course price: £17.99 (Inc VAT)