Freedom of information is a complex area of law and a basic understanding of it is key for anyone with responsibilities in this area.

Why attend?

If you’re new to freedom of information and want to increase your knowledge, or if you simply need a refresher, this training session is for you.

The training will help you understand:

The relevant legislation, key terms and the regulator;
Individuals’ rights under the Freedom of Information Act 2000; and
How to recognise, manage and respond to a FOI request.

Who should attend?

This training session is designed for beginners who are new to the freedom of information legislation. It will also be helpful for anyone who is responsible for an organisation’s freedom of information compliance to consolidate their knowledge, including but not limited to:

Information officers
Information teams
Anyone involved with information management

Agenda

The session takes place at our office in Newcastle, timings are:

09.00 a.m. Registration and breakfast

09.30 a.m. Start

12.30 p.m. Finish

If you require any further information, please contact our events team using events@muckle-llp.com or call 0191 211 7777.

Freedom of Information (FOI) basics training