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

Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law Society of Scotland, Faculty o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400433029
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Emergency funding available to women engaged in prostitution: FOI release

1. What emergency funding was available to women engaged in prostitution during lock down? 2. What funding (if any) is still available to women engaged in prostitution? 3. How many women have been in receipt of this financial support to date (as of 19 September 2024) and what is the monetary value of this support?

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400432871
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Misogyny bill correspondence seen by the First Minister: FOI release

Any correspondence or briefings on the planned Misogyny bill, seen by the First Minister, since he was elected in May.

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

Published: 2024-10-23
Reference: FOI/202400432075
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Foreign nationals detained in Scottish prisons and detention centres: FOI release

1. How many foreign nationals are detained in Scottish prisons and detention centres? 2. What percentage is this of the overall prison and detention population? 3. Are there any plans to deport foreigner national prisoners/ detainees as part of efforts to create capacity?

FOI not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400434815
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Minimum Income Guarantee and Taxation Consultations: FOI release

The total number of responses and the total number of responses from individuals and from businesses in respect of a number of consultations. This reply covers the 'Minimum Income Guarantee' consultation and the 'Local taxation - Valuation Appeals Committees etc: transfer of functions' consultation.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400433095
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Prison Design Capacity: FOI release

A list of which Scottish prisons are overcrowded A list of which Scottish prisons are not overcrowded

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400413668
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Horizon Post Office documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply documentation held about the Horizon Post Office scandal, limited to minutes/notes from meetings and email correspondence between April 30 2024 and July 1 2024. 2. Correspondence, limited to minutes/notes from meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Post Office about the Horizon...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.12 s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400428671
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Convictions quashed under the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Act 2024: FOI release

How many people have the Scottish Government identified to have had their conviction quashed under the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Act 2024? Of those people identified, how many people have the Scottish Government been able to contact so far?

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400431750
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

People exonerated as a result of the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Act: FOI release

How many people has the Scottish Government identified who will be automatically exonerated as a result of the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Act? The Justice Secretary said she would be writing to those affected to tell them their convictions have been quashed. How many people has the justice secreta...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400427315
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

XL Bully register statistics: EIR release

In relation to Certificates of Exemption for XL Bully dogs, a requirement which was introduced in Scotland this year - Could you please tell me i) how many dogs are on the register currently and ii) what the postcode or nearest geographical area is for each dog registered? In addition, could you tell me how many ap...

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

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400427716
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Solicitors Bar Association correspondence about changes to the criminal justice system: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association, including minutes from meetings with them, between September 1 2023 and December 1 2023, specifically about changes to the criminal justice system.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400427791
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Number of XL bullies in the G84 area: EIR release

With ref. to above [EIR reference number 202400423090], you confirmed there were less than 10 XL bullies in the G84 area on 18th July. Since the final date for registration was 31st July, can you please now update the final number.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: EIR/202400427267
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

XL bully dog exemption scheme: EIR release

I request information on the recent XL bully dog Exemption scheme. Can you confirm how much money was raised through this scheme and how many dogs in total were exempted?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400425825
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

XL Bully compensation claims: EIR release

I would like to know how many owners of XL Bully dogs who decided to have the pets euthanised following the introduction of the Scottish ban on the breed, have claimed compensation. Can you provide a breakdown of the following: The number of individual claims The total cost of the claims How many have been paid to da...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400426209
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation held about trans prisoners in Scottish jails: FOI release

1. Could you provide all analysis undertaken, all correspondence and all drafts written in reaction or about the recorded crime stats published in June: https://www.gov.scot/news/recorded-crime-in-scotland-2023-24/ 2. Could you provide all documentation held about trans prisoners in Scottish jails, including correspo...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400426420
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

XL bully compensation: EIR release

How many owners of XL bullys applied for the £100 to cover the cost of euthanasia/veterinary fees? How many owners of XL bullys applied for the £100 compensation for the loss of the animal?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400425331
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Law Commission Meetings: FOI release

"The dates when a) the Justice Secretary, b) the Finance and Economy Secretary, c) the Deputy First Minister, d) the Community Safety Minister met with representatives from the Scottish Law Commission between May 2021 and Dec 2022. Please also state who from the Commission was in attendance at these meetings and any co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: FOI/202400422498
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Law Commission’s report correspondence: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence sent to and from the Finance and Economy Secretary regarding the Scottish Law Commission’s report on Trust Law sent between: Start of May 2021 and end September 2021 End September 2021 and December 2021 January 2022 and June 2022 Please also provide copies of all attachments to this cor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: FOI/202400422503
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Justice Secretary, CEO of the Scottish Prison Service and prison governor communications on prison capacity: FOI release

All communications to the Justice Secretary in calendar year 2024 from a) the CEO of the Scottish Prison Service b) prison governors on prison capacity and the responses from the Justice Secretary.

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

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: FOI/202400422687
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Issues with Horizon IT system experienced by Post Offices in Scotland: FOI release

From the First Minister (if applicable), Deputy First Minister (if applicable), Justice Secretary (if applicable), Wellbeing Economy Secretary (if applicable) and Business Minister (if applicable and under whatever name it was referred to at the time), since January 1, 2003 until December 31, 2023: Written corresponde...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400393241
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to XL Bully Dog Ban decision: EIR release

A copy of the minutes of the meeting in which the First Minister and the Scottish Government cabinet decided to ban the dogs. As well as including the minutes, confirm who was present at the decision and who agreed to it. Also tell me the time and date. A copy of any emails in the inbox of Shona Robison and Humza Yousa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400393372
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Criminal Case Review Commission meeting: FOI release

Any minutes, notes, briefings, agendas, attendance lists, or internal and external correspondence relating to or emerging from the meeting between Scot Gov official and the Scottish Criminal Case Review Commission on July 2, 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400398681
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Prostitution Strategy: FOI release

Information regarding Prostitution - challenging and deterring men's demand: strategic approach: 1. A copy of all communications from 01/01/2021 between the Scottish Government and sex worker-led groups including, but not limited to: SCOT-PEP; United Sex Workers/Sex Workers Union; NUMbrella Lane/Umbrella Lane. This sh...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.4 s.5 s.38(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400399462
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ministerial Roundtable on Spiking: FOI Review

Original request 202300384168 1. The dates of all the meetings of the ministerial roundtable on spiking. 2. Who attended these meetings. 3. The agenda, minutes and any supporting papers discussed at the meeting. 4. Please can you also provide any ministerial briefings on spiking for the last three years. 5. Please...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.5 s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400393148 Review of 202300384168
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

XL Bully dogs - destruction, compensation applications, exemption certificates: EIR Release

How many XL Bully dogs have been put down since the Scottish Government introduced new guidelines on February 23, 2024? How many applications for compensation have been received by the Scottish Government since February 23, 2024 to a) cover the costs of euthanasia b) compensate for the loss of the animal? How much comp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400423056
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector