Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

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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590 matching releases

Victim Support Scotland correspondence: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the Scottish Government about HMP Highland cost and delays, including correspondence (internal included) sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and policy analysis, from between November 1 2024 and December 10 2024. 2. All correspondence held between the Scottish Govern...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400445297
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation held by Scottish Government regarding juryless rape trials: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about juryless rape trials between September 30 2024 and November 5 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442003
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Equally Safe Strategy (ESS) and Victim Centred Approach (VCA) funding: FOI release

Information on the total and annual funding awarded since the Equally Safe strategy was established in 2014, as well as information on the total funding awarded through the Victim Centred Approach Fund since 2022, broken down by year and recipient organisation.

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.3

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443128
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding primary proposal in the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill): FOI release

Correspondence received by Angela Constance relating to the proposal to release shortterm prisoners after they’ve served 40% of their sentence since 10 October 2024. For the purposes of this FOI we have assumed all external correspondence to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs within the date range prov...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441331
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Payments made to HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland: FOI release

1. Could you supply how much in total has been paid out to Wendy Sinclar-Gieben, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland, while she has been in the role, and how much she received for leaving, and a breakdown of these totals? 2. Could you supply any documentation held by your organisation surrounding her resignatio...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38 s.12

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440134
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Drink and drug driving legislation: FOI release

When some drink drivers go through the Scottish court system, they are given the opportunity of going on a course to lessen the length of their ban. However, the same offer is not made available to people who have been convicted of driving under the influence of drugs. Why is that?

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.34A

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400441273
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

XL bully exemption certificate data: EIR release

Data on the approved applications for certificates of exemption to keep an XL bully. The Spectator has mapped the number of exemptions in England by postcode and we were hoping to do the same. What I'm asking for is a breakdown of the number of approved exemption certificates for XL bullies by area.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: EIR/202400440291
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Appointment of an individual to the office of sheriff: FOI release

The standard terms and conditions or contract or particulars of employment or appointment given to a sheriff on appointment, as of today's date.

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.4(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400442012
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Private Purpose Trusts documentation: FOI release

“Any documents, reports, briefings of other materials held by the Scottish Government which relate to Private Purpose Trusts. Please also share any communications which occurred over the last year which relate to Private Purpose Trusts. Please ensure any communications are dated and displayed in chronological order, th...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438908
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Government Justice and Legal Directorates on Law Officers role report: FOI release

1. All correspondence between officials in the Scottish Government’s justice and legal directorates and Malcolm McMillan, including to Mr McMillan’s Hotmail account, on or after 29th May 2024; and 2. In particular, even if the content of a particular item of correspondence is exempt under Freedom of Information corres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438493
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Petition PR1458 and Scottish Government's commitment to create a register of Judges interests: FOI Review

Original request - 202400433029 “This is a request for review of the redactions applied to the FOI disclosure in relation to my request dated 24 September 2024. Given the work undertaken by the Scottish Government since the 2021 'commitment' (and similar commitment announced by the ruling SNP) to create a register of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-19
Reference: FOI/202400436948 Review of 202400433029
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Horizon Post Office system: FOI release

Supply all briefings written, and all correspondence and minutes from meetings between the Scottish Government and the UK Government, and the Scottish government and the Crown Office, including internally, about the Horizon Post Office scandal, from the last three months (which is 24 July 2024 to 24 October 2024).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.28(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400437863
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association (SSBA) and Polmont detainees: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, internal correspondence, briefings, analysis, policy notes, minutes and notes from meetings, from the last three months (1) about or with the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association (SSBA), and (2) about housing 17-year-olds at Polmont.

FOI cost limit 70 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-16
Reference: FOI/202400435114
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Report on the dual role of the Lord Advocate: FOI release

In relation to the anticipated report by Malcolm MacMillan on the dual role of the Lord Advocate: 1. A copy of the report if finalised, and if not - a copy of the draft report, whatever stage it is at. 2. Confirmation of at what date the report is now expected to be published. 3. Any information on why the report wa...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.17 s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-11
Reference: FOI/202400438066
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications with Scottish Prison Service regarding HMP Addiewell: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government currently have any plans to nationalise HMP Addiewell? 2. HMP Addiewell is currently operated by Sodexo Justice Services and that contract is expected to run until 2034. Has the Scottish Government sought to end that early? 3. If possible, can you share any correspondence between the S...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.30 s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400435492
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

The Victim Contact Team, Victim Notification Scheme and Victim, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Information on the legislation which will underpin the creation of a Victim Contact Team, in relation to the Victim Notification Scheme, will be included in the Victim, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: a. What are the expected/estimated costs of establishing this team? b. What are the expected/estimated ...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435915
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence and queries relating to HMP Glasgow: FOI release

1) Any and all correspondence relating to the design of the new HMP Glasgow. 2) Actions logged on internal Scottish Government systems in relation to HMP Glasgow. 3) The Scottish Government's risk register for HMP Glasgow. For clarity, correspondence includes, but is not limited to, emails, meeting minutes, WhatsApp ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending whatsapp s.12 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400435077
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence which relates to HMP Kilmarnock: FOI release

Since 17 March 2024 has the Scottish Government: 1. Met or spoken with the Scottish Prison Service to discuss the the nationalisation of HMP Kilmarnock? 2. If the answer is yes to (1), can you outline how many times the Scottish Government has met or spoken to the Scottish Prison Service to discuss HMP Kilmarnock? 3...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.12

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434814
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Drafts and correspondence on constitutional roles of law officers of Scotland report: FOI release

The draft of Mr McMillan’s commissioned report on the constitutional role(s) of the law officers of Scotland, including potential for reform, provided by Malcolm McMillan to Graham Fisher on 5th May; Any subsequent drafts of Mr McMillan’s report; Any comments provided by ministers or officials on the draft report of 5t...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17 s.25 s.38 s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434305
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation on splitting the Lord Advocate role: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about splitting the Lord Advocates role in two, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, reports, analysis and briefings, between April 1 2024 and September 1 2024? (If too much money, reduce time to April 1 2024 to June 1 2024?); and ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25 s.38 s.29 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434654
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cost to produce and analyse a list of consultations: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analyse a list of consultations.

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

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400434540
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Inclusion of Scottish Bodies in Transparency in Supply Chains (TISC) consultation costs: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations? Inclusion of Scottish public bodies in Transparency in Supply Chains (TISC) reporting.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400434463
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government consultations expenditure: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analyse a list of consultations.

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400434522
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, 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

Statistics on electronic monitoring measures: FOI Review

Original request 202400433556 Details of how many criminals were subjected to electronic monitoring (tagging) measures in each of the last five years, including information on the number of those aged under 18, and a breakdown of males and females.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.21(4)

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400433585 Review of 202400433556
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector