Scottish Government FOI Index

5,100releases indexed

7,880attachments found

25.5avg calendar days

2,063partially withheld

2025-01-20oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 2,063 unclear 1,290 not held 828 released 339 already published 242 cost limit 170 clarification 87 withheld 62 transferred 19

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1471 s.34(1) 1108 s.20 1050 s.30 886 s.39(2) 882 s.17(1) 766 s.25(1) 651 s.10(4) 547 s.11(2) 450 s.29(1) 364 s.2 349 s.3 262

Timeline

2026-05 339 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 365 releases · 25.8 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 308 releases · 28.3 avg days Marine Directorate 194 releases · 26.7 avg days People Directorate 192 releases · 23.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 176 releases · 26.8 avg days Culture and External Affairs Directorate 173 releases · 27.7 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 171 releases · 31.7 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 157 releases · 23.9 avg days

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43 matching releases

Briefing documents concerning Russian influenced operations in Scotland: FOI release

Any intelligence or briefing documents shared with Ministers concerning Russian influence operations in Scotland and any potential links to pro-UK political groups like Reform UK.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500488300
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding combating knife crime: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about combating knife crime, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.38(1) s.28 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500488141
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Asbestos and Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Scottish police stations: FOI release

All correspondence between Police Scotland and the Scottish Governmentrelating to Asbestos and RAAC presence in Scottish Police Stations from 2015-2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500481372
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Correspondence and meetings relating to Sheku Bayoh: FOI release

Meetings a) The total number of meetings - formal or informal - held between Humza Yousaf MSP and Aamer Anwar at which the death of Mr Sheku Bayoh, the investigation into it, or the possibility or establishment of a Public Inquiry were discussed. b) The dates, times, and locations of each such meeting. Records / Minu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.29(1) s.29 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500491784
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Costs for the recent visit by President of the United States of America: FOI Review

Original request: 202500478004 1. Cost to the Scottish Government for the recent visit by Donald Trump amd his entourage. 2. Cost of the above visit for police and security. 3. Did the USA contribute anything towards the above costs? 4. Did the UK government contribute anything to the above costs.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.27(1) s.28(1)

Published: 2025-12-04
Reference: FOI/202500482372 Review of 202500478004
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

CONTEST Health Check information: FOI release

In response to an FOI request (reference 202500472337) , asking for “correspondence since 7 October 2023 referring to the protest group Palestine Action” you supplied papers including – “Extract of CONTEST Health check Q1 2025” Which reads “Extract of CONTEST Health check Q1 2025. Police Scotland CT Intelligence cont...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478676
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Stop and search powers in Scotland: FOI release

Please provide copies of all correspondence, notes, minutes and similar in relation to the proposed abolition of consensual/non-statutory stop and search at Stages 2 and 3 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill, as recommended in the Advisory Group chaired by then Solicitor Advocate John Scott.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475899
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to barber shop businesses: FOI release

Information on correspondence sent to or by Ministers on Turkish barber shops since 29 March 2023 and any briefings prepared for Ministers that include references to Turkish barber shops since 29 March 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.35(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-15
Reference: FOI/202500473362
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Palestine Action group: FOI release

Correspondence since 7 October 2023 referring to the protest group Palestine Action.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-13
Reference: FOI/202500472337
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Payments made to the Scottish FA and Scottish Premier League Trust: FOI release

You asked for a list of all payments made to the Scottish FA and Scottish Premier League Trust from 1st January 2020 to present (13/05/2025) and copies of all agreements between the CashBack scheme and the Scottish FA and between the scheme and the SPL Trust.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500466063
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Deputy First Minister's involvement in matters concerning the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the Deputy First Minister's involvement in matters concerning the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry, specifically with the Solicitor General and Scottish Police Federation. Details of the specific questions are provided below with answers. 1. How many times has Ms Forbes met with the Solic...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.1 s.3 s.8 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.6 s.9 s.12 s.14 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500470029
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Violence Reduction Unit funding correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit which discussed Scottish Government funding for the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit for the period 8th May 2024 – date (30/05). Additionally, and over the same period, please list all meetings (in person or virtual) between th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500468570
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence sent from Siobhian Brown to the UK Home Office, since 19 February 2025, on the UK’s Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 and its implementation. Any correspondence sent from officials of the Scottish Government to the UK Home Office, since 19 February 2025, on the UK’s Equipment Theft (Prevention) A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500462990
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information on Australian Police efforts to recruit officers from Police Scotland: FOI release

Any information held by the Scottish Government about Australian Police forces efforts to recruit officers from Police Scotland, over the last three years.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-24
Reference: FOI/202500457114
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence on “Right Care, Right Person” initiative: FOI release

Correspondence sent by or to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice from 1 January 2021 to date relating to “Right Care, Right Person” or “Right Care Right Person” which is being trialled by police forces in England.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-16
Reference: FOI/202500457856
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Short life working group minutes regarding misuse of pyrotechnics at football: FOI release

All minutes of the short life working group considering the law surrounding the misuse of pyrotechnics at football, as per this announcement: https://www.gov.scot/news/tackling-pyrotechnicmisuse-at-football/

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

Published: 2025-04-16
Reference: FOI/202500452956
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Law and order, Public sector

Cyber attacks against the Scottish Government information: FOI release

An updated breakdown of the number of cyber attacks against the Scottish Government and its agencies in each of the past five years, as well as the names of which organisations were affected by these incidents.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.30

Published: 2025-03-26
Reference: FOI/202500450879
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding provided to Police Scotland for enforcement of firework control zones: FOI release

1) The total level of funding provided to Police Scotland and other enforcement partners for the enforcement of firework control zones in 2024. 2) Internal correspondence, briefings, reports, and analysis on how this level of funding for the police was agreed upon. This should be from the onset of the firework control...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449165
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector