Freedom of Information Act 2000: Who Qualifies and What You Get

This law gives you the legal right to see information held by public authorities in the United Kingdom.

👤Who it's for

This right is available to any citizen in the United Kingdom.

🎁What you get

You can make a formal request to access specific information that is held by public authorities. This is often called an FOI request.

💰What it costs you

There is no direct fee to make a request, but you will need to invest time into drafting your request and waiting for the official response.

⚠️The catch to know

Public authorities are not required to answer immediately; they typically have 20 working days to provide a response to your request.

📝How to apply

1. Identify which public authority holds the information you need.
2. Draft a clear request stating exactly what information you are looking for.
3. Send your request to that authority via their official contact method.
4. Wait for the authority to process your request and respond within the allowed timeframe.