Since 1984 CFoIS has campaigned for a robust legal right to access information so people can find out how they are governed and how 'public' services operate.
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
It has been reported that a 125-decibel sound level was recorded during Flower of Scotland, which makes it the loudest noise at a World Cup tournament ever 🏴 👇
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Useful guidance from ICO on using AI tools when making an foi request. It can “introduce errors or create overly complex requests” so check the final wording to ensure it “reflects your actual information needs”. ico.org.uk/for-the-public/of…
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CFoIS will work collaboratively 2 reform Fo law in Scotland. A world without The enforceable right to access information Is bleak. Activists, communities & public should decide on the terms of transparency 2 enable a way forward! Nae Pasaran - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nae_Pa…
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
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My brilliant friend @bbclysedoucet has won the Women’s Prize for non-fiction. I am bursting with pride and excitement! Her book ‘The Finest Hotel in Kabul’ is wonderful. share.google/aU9Uzr3R3auTrzS…
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Membership of Scottish Parliament’s ‘Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’ is confirmed and we look forward to working with @jenni_minto @jackiebmsp @TimEagleMSP @DavidLinden @RealMGSimpson and @KatySClark to reform Scotland’s 24yrs old FoI law. @NUJScotland
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Really enjoyed watching this, recommended viewing. Not just about my FOIs but also FOI across Scotland and AI. I have thought myself that Katy Clarks Reform Bill can go further, watch this space.
🔥🎥 The Salmond files and the Scottish government’s ‘arrogant’, ‘disrespectful’ approach.
In the latest episode of The Steamie, I sat down with David Hamilton, the Scottish Information Commissioner.
You can watch the full interview on YouTube now:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=IUdtSC…
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Agree, and there is a lot of learning from the ScotGovt’s handling of FoI requests about the Hamilton Inquiry to ensure the independent review into party political finances gets it right from the outset and is comprehensively scheduled for FoI. @NUJScotland @GeorgeGreenwood
If @ScotParl does opt for a Publicly funded independent inquiry into political party finances then it should also ensure it is scheduled for FOI.
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Thank you to all who attended yesterday's successful meeting of the Scottish Public Information Forum (SPIF) at the Scottish Parliament and online.
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
“Should there be any subsequent refusals by the Scottish Government, delaying compliance with FOI orders issued by the Commissioner, it is unlikely that the Court of Session will be so lenient.”
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Clarity on new case management measure it “will not be applied generally to all individuals” who have more than 5 FoI appeals at any one time - only when an evidenced pattern of appeal submissions likely to have a negative impact on the whole FOI regime. foi.scot/new-measure-aims-pr…
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Cost of adjudicating soaring no of FoI appeals to the Commissioner, some by bots, prompts contingency planning but highlights need 4 realistic long term funding from Parliament 2 properly resource appeals system & clear backlog. @KatySClark @NUJScotland heraldscotland.com/news/2617…
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Last summer I raised the proposition of two changes to FOI law.
One was the extension of FOI law to political parties in relation to the murky world of candidate selection, policy influence and to funding- all of which there are clear public interest cases for. (1/x)
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CFoIS invites you to the Scottish Public Information Forum (SPIF), taking place at the Scottish Parliament and online on this coming Monday at 10:30AM!
Book a free ticket via Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/19893155985…
#freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #humanrights #foi
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Carole Ewart: Scottish ministers’ contempt finding must be a catalyst for FOI reform | Scottish Legal News scottishlegal.com/articles/c…
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Join us at SPIF on 08/06/26 (10:30–12:30), online or at the Scottish Parliament. Hosted by @CFoIScot, with speakers incl. @KatySClark MSP giving an update on the FOI Reform Bill, plus the Scottish Information Commissioner, Scottish Gov & UK ICO. Book: tinyurl.com/SPIF-26
ALT Meeting room with the text: "Scottish Public Information Forum (SPIF) 08/06/26 10.30am."
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The ScotGovt has been found in Contempt of Court 4 repeatedly & publicly ignoring the timeline for complying with a decision of the Scottish Info Commissioner. Hopefully Ministers will stop opposing legal reform & support the FoI Reform Bill @NUJScotland @KatySClark @FOIScotland
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland retweeted
Breaking: Scottish Government found in contempt over FOI practice.
Read more at: foi.scot/court-rules-failure…
ALT Court of Session with text: Breaking: Court ruling finds Scottish Government in contempt over FOI
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A topic covered today @MacKayHannah Conference ‘FoI in Scotland 2026’ are the benefits of Scotland’s AI Register which provides info on the AI systems in use or in development in Scottish public sector. Proactive publication aids accountability on impact. scottishairegister.com/
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