Scottish Government FOI Index

21,099releases indexed

37,554attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

7,804partially withheld

2017-11-17oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 7,804 unclear 6,977 not held 2,955 released 1,470 already published 656 cost limit 586 clarification 342 withheld 235 transferred 74

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4772 s.20 4130 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3342 s.30 2791 s.17(1) 2667 s.25(1) 2327 s.10(4) 1920 s.11(2) 1518 s.29(1) 1135 s.2 1129 s.3 891

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 1,211 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 933 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 895 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 821 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 684 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 652 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 637 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 611 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Statistics on cyber attacks on Scottish public bodies: FOI release

A breakdown of the number of cyberattacks against the Scottish Government and its agencies in each of the past five years showing: 1. The cost of dealing with the attack. 2. If data was breached/stolen. 3. Any ransom amounts paid to retrieve data. 4. The origin of each attack if known.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436576
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Pro-Palestine marches in Scotland correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal, all documentation held, including analysis and minutes from meeting and briefings, about pro-Palestine marches in Scotland, from the last six months. 2. How many Scottish Government Ministers, including past ones, have attended pro...

FOI withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.28 s.32(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400419294
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Road Traffic Offenders Act (1988) conviction statistics: FOI release

The number of individuals convicted under sections 4, 5, 5A, and 7 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 since 2019 to 2023.

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.4 s.17(1) s.5 s.5A s.7

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400412516
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Convictions for causing death by careless driving 2020-2023: FOI release

Regarding convictions for causing death by careless driving in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023: 1. The number of prosecutions in each of the above years. 2. The sentences imposed by the court in each of those years.

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-23
Reference: FOI/202400406307
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Order for Lifelong Restriction and custodial sentences: FOI release

1. How many offenders have been given an Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) since its first use in 2008? 2. To date, how many offenders have been given a custodial sentence length for the punishment part of four years or less? 3. To date, how many offenders have been given a custodial sentence length for the punish...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202400395707
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Absolute discharges given per year since 2018: FOI release

All offences where an individual was absolutely discharged for the financial years of 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23. For clarity, please provide a list of offences where an individual has been absolutely discharged and the number of times someone has been absolutely discharged for that offence.

FOI released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202300384184
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Breakdown of bail related offence statistics: FOI release

There were 7,208 convictions for bail-related offences in 2021-22, an increase of 14% on 2020-21 (6,331). Can I have a breakdown of what the offender was on bail for at the time please? And what was the offence that broke their bail?

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.37(1) s.17(1) s.25(2C) s.27(1) s.27(7)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300391307
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Breakdown of crime statistics: FOI release

Statistics for domestic abuse and sexual crimes for 2021 and 2022 - the total number of incidents recorded by the police, the gender breakdown/statistics, the total number of charges reported by the police, the breakdown of how these charges were dealt with (i.e. court proceedings, direct measure, no action) and finall...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-12
Reference: FOI/202300379082
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Breakdown of bail orders: FOI release

A breakdown of bail orders.

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-08
Reference: FOI/202300387638
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Non harassment orders: FOI release

Can you provide the number of non-harassment orders applied for each calendar year from 2021 to the date of this request? Can you provide the number that have been granted and the number that have been rejected for each calendar year from 2021 to the date of this request? How many breaches of non-harassment orders have...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202300387621
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Convictions broken down by age: FOI release

You asked for Convictions by age.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-28
Reference: 202300356229
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Statistical information on offences and convictions: FOI release

Information regarding crimes of dishonesty: How many convictions are there per year of offences involving dishonesty? Is any data available on the current number of unspent convictions for such offences? You also asked for information regarding the following crimes and offences: perjury, perverting the course of just...

FOI unclear 80 score 9 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-20
Reference: 202200294142
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Justice Minister, ministers, civil servants and special advisors : FOI release

Emails and correspondence between the Justice Minister, ministers, civil servants and special advisors discussing the selection and appointment of the 4 person body formed as a working group into parades and public processions. Emails and correspondence between the working group members before and after appointment to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202200290467
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Chinese Government outpost: FOI release

The date of the First Minister’s meeting with the Chief Constable of Police Scotland regarding reports of a Chinese Government outpost in Glasgow that the First Minister referred to on 27 October 2022 during First Minister’s Questions. Please provide the date and attendees at this meeting and any minutes of this meetin...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: 202200327306
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Covid Public Inquiry Establishment Division: FOI review

Further to my letter of 3 November 2021 acknowledging your request for a review and Robert Spratt’s letter of 29 November 2021 explaining the delay in responding due to volume and complexity of the information covered, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 278 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-15
Reference: 202100251822 Review of 202100244389
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fingerprint Inquiry: FOI release

Information in relation to the Fingerprint Inquiry: E-Discovery/Document Review Requirements The volume of data (in GB and item count) disclosed into the inquiry from participants/interested parties. The volume of data (in GB and item count) deemed relevant by the inquiry following review and published into the publi...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300345521
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Emergency workers act: FOI release

How many people have been charged under the 2005 Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act? How many people have been convicted under the 2005 Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act? In relation to question 2, what was the average sentence for these individuals? In relation to question 2, what was the longest sentence for these indiv...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.2(1) s.3(1) s.5(1)

Published: 2023-09-06
Reference: FOI/202300372049
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order

Breakdown of people committed violent crime past 10 years: FOI release

1. The number of people who were charged and/or convicted of violent crime(s) in Scotland in the last 10 years, broken down by crime sub-type(s) and the gender of the offender. If possible, please provide the option to break this data down according to offender's ethnic backgrounds. 2. The number of people charged and/...

FOI released 100 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200329665
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Court proceedings of animal cruelty offences: FOI Review

The following in relation to the Grampian, Highland and Islands Sheriffdom again BUT also for the Dundee, Angus, Perthshire, Fife and Tayside sheriffdom: 1. The number of people charged for cruelty to animals offences during that time under Animal Health and Welfare (S) 2006. 2. The number of people convicted for cruel...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence s.19 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-01-05
Reference: FOI/202200317462 Review of 202100212742
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Edinburgh Futures and Chrystal Macmillan buildings: FOI release

1. To request who is overall responsible for ensuring that the site (Edinburgh Futures and Crystal Macmillan building) is not containing evidence of vandalism. 2. To request how many reported incidents of graffiti vandalism have been addressed by Local Authority (asked separate with regards to transparency in Public S...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.10 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-08-30
Reference: FOI/202200309781
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Police Federation: FOI release

A copy of any disclosable records which relate to the following: Copies of audited accounts for the Scottish Police Federation, with any explanatory notes, statements of opinion, reports, findings, cover letters, etc. covering financial year ending 31/3/2019 to present (these should have been provided to the Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.18 s.20 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: foi/202200311270
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic

Non-harassment orders imposed by the Scottish Courts: FOI release

1. Total number of non harassment orders granted in Scotland in each of the last 5 years, broken down by year. 2. Total number of non-harassment orders granted in the last 5 years, broken down by year, where the court process took more than 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months .

FOI unclear 80 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-29
Reference: FOI/202200279536
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Statistics on registered sex offenders: FOI release

1. Number of registered sex offenders have been released early from their sentences, each year for the last five years? 2. Number of those sex offenders who were released early re-offended and committed another sexual offence since being released? Can any response have each annual figure for the last five years, please...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2021-11-16
Reference: FOI/202100248996
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Prosecution statistics on pavement cycling by adults: FOI release

Information on the prosecution of adults in Scotland who cycle on the pavement, over the last three financial years for which statistics are available: How many prosecutions there have been or fines issued? How many reports were made by Police Scotland to the Crown Office and the disposal decided upon by the Crown Off...

FOI not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-10-21
Reference: FOI/202100242839
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Drink Spiking conviction statistics: FOI release

1. The number of charges related to ‘drink spiking’ in the financial years of 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and so far in 2021-22. For clarity, I understand that drink spiking charges are usually made under the common law offence of ‘drugging’ or under the Drugging and Sexual Offences Act Section 11. 2. The outcomes of the...

FOI not held 45 score 1 working days correspondence s.11 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-09-27
Reference: FOI/202100235353
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector