Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Association of Commercial Attorneys: Court of Session rights: FOI release

When was the decision made to include Court of Session rights in the consultation for the Association of Commercial Attorneys revised scheme. Who made that decision

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Gender Recognition consultation and responsibilities of Review Panel: FOI release

The Scottish Government's consultation on reforming the General Recognition Act 2004 (the GRA), which closed on 1 March 2018. You asked for information in response to your questions: 1. A) What is [the writer's] position and what are [the writer's] responsibilities on the GRA Review Panel? B) What was [the writer's...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.25(1) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-09
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Documentation, analysis and responses, civil courts fees consultation: FOI release

a copy of the consultation document titled 'Civil court fees: consultation paper on civil court fees in the Court of Session and the Sheriff Court' (dated 04 September 2001 – the consultation was carried out by the Scottish Executive Justice Department); a copy of any analysis of the responses to the above consultation...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-09
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with POA(S) on prison officer payment: FOI release

a) All correspondence, between the then Cabinet Minister for Justice, Mr Matheson, and Deputy First Minister and the then Cabinet Minister of Finance, Mr Swinney, or any Scottish Government officials, acting on their behalf, and Phil Fairlie and or Andy Hogg from The Prison Officers Association (Scotland) relating to a...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-08
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Discussions: Law Society Scotland and Faculty of Advocates: FOI release

Information on what was discussed between the Law Society of Scotland and Scottish Justice Ministers at the last 4 meetings between them with reference to the regular access to Ministers given to the Law Society of Scotland. Can you confirm if the Faculty of Advocates are given any form of regular meetings with Justice...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding exceptional payments to Prison Officers:FOI release

Information contained in correspondence, between former Cabinet Minister for Justice Mr Mathieson or any Scottish Government officials, acting on his behalf and Phil Fairlie and or Andy Hogg from The Prison Officers Association (Scotland) relating to all meetings between the above since Jan 2014 in relation to the Scot...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic

Correspondence with Independent Antislavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyland: FOI release

(a) All communications between the Scottish Government and the Office of the Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyland from 12/09/2017 to today's date (22 June 2018). (b) Agendas and minutes of any meetings between the Scottish Government and the Office of the Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyl...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.35(1) s.30 12 attachments
Published
2018-07-23
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Justice Directorate: organisation chart: FOI release

A copy of the Justice Directorate organisation chart covering all divisions and teams identifying heads for each section by name. I also request summaries of responsibilities at each level. I also require the link to the Scottish Government website that identifies all staff.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings with Lord President's Private Office from 2016: FOI release

On how many occasions has the Scottish government justice department had meetings with the Lord President's Private Office since the 1st of October 2016 in which the Association of Commercial Attorneys revised scheme has been discussed.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Law Society of Scotland meetings: FOI release

1. How long has the practice of quarterly meetings between the Law Society of Scotland been in place for. 2. What records of the discussions at the meetings have been kept, and by whom. 3. Are the records of the meetings made public.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Lord President's decision 2016 on revised ACA scheme: FOI release

You asked: "Regarding the recent meeting with the Director of Justice, Neil Rennick. How can the justice department ask everyone else to act appropriately and take responsibility for their actions, when it is unwilling to even address its own failings?" "Why was there no consultation for the decision that the revised ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.42 s.2
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector