Written Question·Attorney General·UIN 2318

Law Officers: Freedom of Information

Tabled: 30 July 2024

Answered: 6 September 2024

Question

John Glen

To ask the Solicitor General, what the Government's policy is on the role of the law officers on (a) freedom of information requests, (b) appeals and (c) tribunals on decisions undertaken by the previous Government.

Answer

Sarah Sackman

The Law Officers’ role in respect of assessing exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI Act) for papers of a previous administration is set out at paragraph 11.24 of the Cabinet Manual:“When a decision is required on the application of se...

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