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The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI act) gives the public the right to access information held by public authorities. It aims to foster open government. However, the Act does put limits on this right. One of these limits is vexatious requests - those that are deemed burdensome or intended

Under the Freedom of Information Act requests for information must be responded to in 20 working days in most circumstances (see below). Timely disclosure of information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI Act) is crucial for upholding transparency and accountability in public institutions. Failure to release requested information

The Freedom of Information Act requires public authorities to share data held by them or on their behalf. Although there are exemptions to disclosure typically the information requested has to be provided within 20 working days and free of charge. However, many public authorities do not meet their statutory duties

Anyone who makes a freedom of information request, and is dissatisfied with the outcome, can ask for an internal review. An internal review is when a public authority reconsiders the reply it gave to a request based on any objection from the requestor. How do you manage internal reviews? ________________________________________________________________________________________________