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Proposed Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill

Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour

Member’s Bill


Draft proposal

Date lodged: 01 November 2022

A proposal for a bill to reform Freedom of Information legislation in Scotland including to:

  • extend coverage to all bodies delivering public services, services of a public nature and publicly funded services
  • create a role of Freedom of Information officer
  • increase the proactive publication of information
  • improve enforcement where necessary
  • and improve compliance with human rights law.

The consultation closed on 14 March 2023 (previously 2 February 2023).

PDF version of consultation document (635KB, pdf) posted 01 November 2022

Word Document version of consultation document


Final proposal

Date lodged: 07 December 2023

A proposal for a Bill to reform Freedom of Information legislation in Scotland including to:

  • extend coverage to all bodies delivering public services and services of a public nature;
  • increase accountability and transparency including through the proactive publication of information;
  • strengthen the effectiveness of existing processes; and;
  • improve enforcement

Consultation summary (including a link to the published responses): Consultation summary (502KB, pdf) posted 07 December 2023


MSPs who supported the proposal

Total supporters 24

Right to introduce Member's Bill Secured


Member's Bill introduced to give effect to proposal?

Member's Bill introduced