Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Consideration of alternatives to judicial review of section 35 Order: FOI release

Further to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice's statement to Channel 4 News on 12 April that "the Scottish Government has given due consideration to the other alternatives [to bringing legal action on the current Section 35 Order], to ensure that we didn't get into a place of having a judicial review" (see here: ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.35 s.36(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.3(2) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: 202300351714
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Prison Service lessons learned review: FOI release

When the Scottish Prison Service CEO received the lessons learned review into the case of Isla Bryson which the Scottish Government claimed would happen on 3 February 2023. The final version of the Scottish Prison Service’s report on the lessons learned review and any draft versions of this report completed by the Scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300342588
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Estimated construction costs of the new HMP Glasgow: FOI release

What are the current estimated construction costs of the new HMP Glasgow which is replacing Barlinnie Prison? What are the projected construction costs for the completion of the new Glasgow prison to completion, including full internal kit out? Is construction work going to start on schedule in September this year? Wha...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.27(1)

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300350551
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Please could you provide copies of any information held recording any contact between the Scottish Government and the Chair of Scottish Human Rights Commission between 5 and 23 December 2022, relating to the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-17
Reference: 202300351967
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ash Regan communication on Gender Recognition Reform Bill: FOI release

All communications between Ms Ash Regan and the FM, the DFM, the staff of the FM such as the chief of staff, as well as the cabinet secretary for social justice regarding the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. All minutes of meetings between Ms Ash Regan and the FM, the DFM, the staff of the FM such as the chief of staff,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-16
Reference: 202200327791
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Angela Constance and Lady Dorrian on Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs: FOI release

Details of any correspondence between Angela Constance and Lady Dorrian since Ms Constance became the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and any minutes of the meeting between Ms Constance and Lady Dorrian in her role as Chair of the Scottish Sentencing Council on 17 May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.29(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-10-16
Reference: 202300359856
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information about protective expenses orders: EIR release

"Information held by the Scottish Government on PEOs that have been applied for and the outcomes of those applications", noting your particular interest in "information held by the Scottish Government on the name of relevant cases, the year of application/decision, and the outcome."

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-12
Reference: 202300363956
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Juryless trials: FOI release

A full list of people/groups consulted over the justice reforms for juryless rape trials? How many defence solicitors/groups were consulted? Angela Constance said that the juryless trial pilot will still go ahead on Tuesday May 8. How will these be done if no defence solicitor chooses to take part? All correspondence b...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-10-11
Reference: 202300360983
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Gender Recognition Unit establishment: FOI release

1. When was the Gender Recognition Unit set up i.e. Date of its formation? 2. The reason for its establishment? 3. Its function? 4. The cost to the Scottish Government since its inception?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2023-09-27
Reference: 202300340541
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sentencing Under 25 Guidelines: FOI release

Correspondence from members of the public received by any Scottish Minister (through their Scottish Government email) regarding the Sentencing young people guidelines. Please provide all correspondence between 1 January 2023 and the present date. Correspondence from members of the public received by any Scottish Minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2023-08-30
Reference: FOI/202300359648
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding Sexual Harm Prevention Orders and Sexual Risk Orders: FOI release

Copies of all information provided from 1 October 2022 onwards to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government, and the First Minister on the availability and operation of: Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) Sexual Risk Orders (SROs)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.8E 2 attachments

Published: 2023-08-07
Reference: FOI/202300351739
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information relating to child sexual offenders: FOI release

Can child sexual violence offenders be restricted to their residences after being released from prison?(Parolees or a person who completes the execution of a sentence)? Is it possible for a suspended person? Is there any legal ground? What is the residential restriction period? Who decides(court or the parole review co...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.13

Published: 2023-08-07
Reference: FOI/202300364598
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Appeal court wrongful conviction decisions: FOI release

1. How many cases between 2018 and 2022 that have been sent to the Appeal Court have resulted in decisions of miscarriage of justice? 2. As a result, how many people have been released from prison? 3. How much has been paid in compensation for wrongful imprisonment over that same period?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.13

Published: 2023-06-14
Reference: FOI/202300355518
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI Review

“Can you please provide ALL communications, including emails, between any member of the Scottish Government and any member of the Scottish Prison Service, in relation to any or all transgender prisoners, between 10-Jan-2023 and 02-Feb-2023.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-06-05
Reference: FOI/202300353625 Review of 202300341318
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence and Briefing relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI release

All government correspondence (including emails, whatsapps, text) between officials, civil servants, ministers, special advisers, outside sources that mention Isla Bryson or Adam Graham over the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.38(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300342026
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ministerial Briefing relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI release

Any ministerial briefing circulated to any minister referencing 'Isla Bryson' between January 23 and to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 70 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.35(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-05-04
Reference: FOI/202300340304
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scottish Prison Services relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service in January 2023 relating to transgender prisoners. This could include but not limited to emails, briefing notes, text messages, WhatsApp messages and meeting minutes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-05-04
Reference: FOI/202300340666
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence and Briefing held by Scottish Government relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI release

“Please provide me with all correspondence, briefing notes, minutes and other information held by the Scottish Government regarding Isla Bryson, formerly Adam Graham, who has been convicted of two rapes. Please include exchanges with other agencies regarding this person's imprisonment. Specifically, can you provide al...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 68 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.35(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2023-05-04
Reference: FOI/202300340450
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information relating to Historical Sexual Offences (Pardons and Disregards): FOI release

The following information in relation to the Historical Sexual Offences (Pardons and Disregards) (Scotland) Act 2018: In each calendar year, the number of applications that have been made to the Scottish Ministers under section 5 of the Act. In each calendar year, the number of applications where the Scottish Minister...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.8 2 attachments

Published: 2023-05-02
Reference: FOI/202300347538
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Prisoners with Order for Lifelong Restrictions: FOI release

You asked for : How many O.L.R. prisoners were given a custodial sentence of four years or less? How many O.L.R. prisoners were given a custodial sentence of two years or less?

FOI unclear 50 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2023-04-11
Reference: FOI/202300346978
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications relating to petition PE1458: FOI release

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications and discussions and any private chat groups or messenger services - within, and between – the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation including the Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Serv...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-31
Reference: FOI/202300345955
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Surrender and Compensation Scheme: FOI release

Copies of the following: The total amount of compensation paid out to individuals under the Surrender and Compensation Scheme. I would like the amount broken down per individual person and a brief description of what they were paid for (i.e. gravity knife, knuckleduster etc).

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-03-23
Reference: FOI/202200324677
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Adding a Conservation Body to Title Conditions: FOI release

Guidance to help you understand the process through which a new conservation body can be prescribed under the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003. You are "keen to understand: The criteria an organisation would have to meet to be accepted as a Conservation Body The process by which an organisation could apply to be a...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38 s.38(1) s.38(4) s.38(5)

Published: 2023-03-22
Reference: FOI/202300344532
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

The number of applications for miscarriage of justice compensation: FOI release

The number of people who have applied for compensation as a result of a miscarriage of justice. On 19 December 2022 and the 19 January 2023 we sought clarification from yourself regarding the period that the FOI request should cover. You replied on 19 January 2023 that you " would like information relating to 2018, fro...

FOI unclear 50 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2023-03-01
Reference: FOI/202200334520
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Engagement discussing Spiking: FOI release

1. Please provide the dates of all meetings of the ministerial roundtable on spiking. 2. Please provide who was in attendance at each of these meetings and who provide apologies to the meeting. 3. Please provide the agenda, minutes and any supporting papers discussed at these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202300338809
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector