UK Freedom of Information Act 2000
Came into force on 1 january 2005
Complete information: http://www.dca.gov.uk/foi/
“Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, anybody may request information from a public authority which has functions in England, Wales and/or Northern Ireland. The Act confers two statutory rights on applicants:
- To be told whether or not the public authority holds that information; and if so,
- To have that information communicated to them.”
Good FOI overview at Netsight: http://www.netsight.co.uk/services/foi