Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000, Second Edition

Description
The 2nd edition of this popular Guide, provides updated commentary and information on developments since Royal Assent of the UK's Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Program

The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislation changes and amendments. Published within weeks of an Act, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the effects, extent and scope of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.


The UK's Freedom of Information Act 2000 makes the right to access documents a reality for the first time. This legislation creates a new fundamental "right to open government". The legislation will have a very significant impact on all public authorities. The Act also makes substantial amendments to, for example, the regimes of data protection and public record keeping.The right to access documents itself finally came into force in January 2005 and it has become essential for practitioners in the field to know about how to work with and apply its various sections.


The, 2nd edition of this popular Guide, provides updated commentary and information on developments since Royal Assent. This new edition includes the finalised Codes of Practice and reference to relevant Statutory Instruments plus further information and commentary on:Data Protection and related Scottish and European legislation.


Overview of the Book

• Combines clarity of text with good level of detail to assist busy practitioners in accessing information quickly
• Second edition has been updated to include the finalised Codes of Practice
• Includes discussion of other access regimes to aid understanding of related issues

New to this Edition

• Inclusion of new secondary legislation
• Text has been amended to reflect developments in Scotland and within the EU
• Further commentary to reflect recent case law on the Data Protection Act 1998

Authors/Editors: John Wadham, Jonathan Griffiths
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN 10: 0199277648
ISBN 13: 9780199277643
Pages: 344
Format: Softcover
Published Date: 20 January 2005
Availability: Ex Stock