Professor Patrick Birkinshaw and Dr Mike Varney

Fully updated and revised since previous edition to include all recent developments in case law and legislation

"…an essential reference book for law professionals dealing in this complex area" Records Management Bulletin

Government and Information: The Law relating to Access, Disclosure and their Regulation is a ‘must-have’ for everyone dealing with public authority information. The fourth edition of this well-respected work offers comprehensive and practical advice on the access, disclosure and retention of government records under UK, EU and ECHR requirements.

Written by Professor Patrick Birkinshaw

Contents

Chapter 1 The freedom of information legislation;
Chapter 2 Central government;
Chapter 3 The European perspective;
Chapter 4 Local government as providers and keepers of information;
Chapter 5 Restrictions on the use of, and access to, information by public officials and representatives;
Chapter 6 Public access to information and access to meetings;
Chapter 7 Access to personal information and privacy;
Chapter 8 Information and open government – specific areas;
Chapter 9 Information, redress of grievance and judicial review;
Chapter 10 Litigation and information;
Chapter 11 The National Audit Office and the Comptroller and Auditor General;
Annex A Statutory materials;
Annex B List of statutory provisions concerning prohibitions on disclosure of information.

Bibliographic detail

ISBN: 978 1 84766 708 3
Publication Date: Dec-11
Format: Paperback
Availability: In print
List price: £85