Proposed Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill
Katy Clark, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
This is a proposal for a 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
Scottish National Party 0
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 2 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Green Party 0
Scottish Labour 18 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Liberal Democrats 4 + Show details + Hide details
Alba Party 0
Independent 0