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Bill Introduced 7 Sep 2010 ↗ Parliament

Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill

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.

Legislative progress

Commons 7 Sep 2010
1st reading
Commons
2nd reading

Bill documents