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Consultation launches on changes to FOI law
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Holyrood is set to scrutinise proposed rule changesProposed changes to strengthen the public’s right to information and increase transparency among public authorities are set to be scrutinised in Holyrood.
The Scottish Parliament’s Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments (SPPA) Committee has launched a call for views on the Scottish Government’s Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill.
The code will be enforced by the Scottish Information Commissioner.
In a move to improve the effectiveness of existing legislation, the bill would give the Scottish Information Commissioner stronger enforcement powers.
The bill would also mandate the appointment of freedom of information officers, to improve compliance.