Freedom of Information Policy

Introduction

The Freedom of Information (“FOI”) Act 2000 provides a general right of access to the public in regard to all information held by the Trust. Subject to certain specific exemptions, the Trust is legally obliged to provide information within 20 working days of a request.

The Environmental Information Regulations (“EIR”) 2004 provide a right of access in regard to environmental information held by the Trust.

The Trust has committed to manage non-confidential information so as to be readily available to staff and the public, and will release such information under an open licence, in order to operate transparently and in the public interest.

Policy Details