Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Blackstone's Guide Series)

About the Author John Wadham, solicitor, is Director of Liberty and a member of the Governments Human Rights Act Task Force. He is also co-author of Blackstones Guide to the Human Rights Act 1998. Jonathan Griffiths, solicitor, is a Lecturer at Queen Mary & Westfield College, University of London. Bethan Rigby isthe Membership Manager at Liberty. Product Description The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is a significant constitutional measure. It provides a right of access to information held by a wide range of public authorities, from central and local government to the Zoos Forum. In addition, it makes substantial amendments to the regimes of dataprotection and public record-keeping. This is a detailed commentary on the Act. It explains the mechanism for seeking access to information, the complex series of exemptions that, in certain circumstances, permit public authorities to refuse access to information, and the powers of enforcementavailable under the Act. It also contains chapters on the historical development of open government in the United Kingdom and on freedom of information legislation in other jurisdictions. The book contains a copy of the Freedom of Information Act. Review `an excellent introduction to the new law for practitioners.' Privacy & Data Protection, December 2001