Using your right to know

Have you ever:

• Wanted to get information from a public authority?
• Thought they weren't telling the whole truth?
• Had problems getting the information you wanted?

Two new laws mean you can now get answers. They are:

• Freedom of Information Act 2000
• Environmental Information Regulations 2004

Together they give you the right to see and get copies of huge amounts of information held by all public authorities and some private bodies.

Getting started

Thousands of files are now available to you

We want to make it easy for you to use your rights. See our:

• Quick summary
  - A basic guide
• Frequently asked questions
  - Some questions answered
• Handbook (DOC format - 878K)
  - Detailed guide to getting the most out of your new rights
• Links
  Other sources of information.

If you need still help then email us - but please read the resources above first.

Make a request

The best way to see the power of your new rights is to start making requests.

Our new tool makes it quick and easy to:

• Write a letter
• Send a fax
• Send an email

to lots of Government departments in four easy steps.

Make a request now >

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