Since 1 January 2005, subject to certain exemptions, the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 will give you a right of access to recorded information held by public authorities.
The FOI Act applies to the vast majority of public authorities, including the Policing Board. When the Act came into force on 1 January 2005, if you ask us for information we will be required to:
- Let you know in writing whether we hold the information you have asked for; and
- If we do, provide the information to you within 20 working days, unless it is subject to an exemption.
We also have a duty to provide advice or assistance to you or anyone seeking information (for example in order to explain what is readily available or to clarify what is wanted).
Full access rights under the Freedom of Information Act came into force on 1 January 2005.
The Chief Executive of the Policing Board, has overall responsibility for our Publication Scheme. The person responsible for maintaining and managing the Publication Scheme is the:
Compliance Manager
Northern Ireland Policing Board
Compliance Branch
Waterside Tower
31 Clarendon Road
Clarendon Dock
Belfast
BT1 3BG
Telephone: 028 9040 8592
Fax: 028 9040 8585
E-mail: foi@nipolicingboard.org.uk
