Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

7,100releases indexed
11,002attachments found
26.0avg calendar days
2,867partially withheld
2024-09-02oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

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partially withheld 2,867 unclear 1,842 not held 1,127 released 500 already published 296 cost limit 255 clarification 112 withheld 82 transferred 19

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Aberdeen City Council (Drinking in Public Places) Byelaws 2009 correspondence: FOI release

Part 1 There was a statutory requirement (Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, s.202A)) for these byelaws to be reviewed not later than 10 years from them coming into force, i.e. by 1st October 2019. Please provide all correspondence relating to the review of the byelaws between the Scottish Government (SG) and each...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202500499558
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Governance, oversight and policy development relating to sex offender management: FOI release

1. Registered Sex Offenders in South Ayrshire The number of individuals currently on the Sex Offenders Register who are managed within the South Ayrshire area. Where available, please provide a breakdown indicating how many are first-time offenders and how many have previous convictions for sexual offences. 2. Commun...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500493143
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Barlinnie replacement prison and recorded crime in Scotland: FOI release

1. The current cost projection of the Barlinnie replacement prison, with a full breakdown of costs. 2. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the construction of the Barlinnie replace...

FOI withheld 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.33(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500483086
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill documentation: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about the not proven verdict being scrapped, from the last three months. 2. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and receiv...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.8 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-08-11
Reference
FOI/202500472621
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Horizon Post Office system: FOI release

1. All briefings prepared ahead of Angela Constance's appearance at Holyrood on Tuesday 9 January to discuss the Horizon Post Office scandal? 2. Why did Lord Advocate not speak about Horizon that day? 3. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Crown Office/Lord Advocate regarding Horizon between De...

FOI withheld 80 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.2 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-08
Reference
FOI/202400393692
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Pilot to challenge men's demand for sexual services in Glasgow: FOI release

In the May 2024 minutes of the Equally Safe Joint Strategic Board, it is stated that Jeff Gibbons, head of the VAWG unit at the Justice Directorate, has been engaging with "key stakeholders" to "explore the potential of establishing a pilot [to challenge men's demand for sexual services] in Glasgow". Please provide: ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.38 s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433452
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Prison Service applying Governor's Veto to veto the early release of a prisoner: FOI release

1. On how many occasions since June 26 2024, has the Scottish Government been made aware of a Governor in Charge (GICs) within the Scottish Prison Service applying their Governor's Veto to veto the early release of a prisoner? 2. If possible and it does not exceed the cost thresholds, could this information please be ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.27(1) s.17(1)
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400421897
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Specialist reporting agencies: FOI release

1 - Can you tell me which private companies and other bodies are allowed to investigate and report crimes in Scotland please? 2 - What specific powers do these specialist reporting agency's have? 3 - How many times have these specialist reporting agencies reported and prosecuted alleged crimes in Scotland since 2020 ...

FOI not held 45 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.17
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
FOI/202400414385
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

New safeguards introduced in relation to XL Bully dogs in Scotland: EIR release

Various information concerning the new safeguards that have been introduced in relation to XL Bully dogs in Scotland.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6 s.16 s.10(4) s.18 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400411738
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector