Scottish Government FOI Index

Conditions of funding for The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC): FOI release

Under FOISA please supply me with information contained in your records as follows: The full conditions of funding for The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner. To be clear please supply me with the total amount of funding being provided per financial year to The PIRC and the full conditions of funding for Th...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-04-19
Reference: FOI/202200326850
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications from First Minister's office with various organisations: FOI release

Any communications involving both the current and former First Minister's office which included or referred to: Chinese secret police Glasgow Chinese Recreation Centre Loon Fung Sichuan House Scottish Fujian Chamber of Commerce

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-24
Reference: 202300337027
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fundamental rights to air weapon owners: FOI release

A copy of the evaluation of interaction between the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 and article 17 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, prior to the 2015 legislation's implementation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-08
Reference: FOI/202300337177
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Veterans and Police Scotland correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, phone calls, video conference calls, Whats Apps, text messages, letters and meetings) between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Veterans and his office, and David Page and/or James Gray of Police Scotland. Please provide this correspondence including any minutes of meetings and p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2023-02-06
Reference: FOI/202200326974
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

COVID-19 Communications between Scottish Government and Lady Poole: FOI release

All documents and record of communications between the Scottish Government and Lady Poole, the chairwoman of Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry. This can relate to any letters, emails, any electronic communication such as text and WhatsApp messages, and minutes of any meetings or phone calls Lady Poole had with ministers or o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-01-18
Reference: FOI/202200323026
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence on withdrawal of chair of COVID-19 inquiry: FOI release

"All information on Lady Poole's decision to withdraw as head of the Scottish Government's Covid-19 Inquiry. This should include all correspondence between her, the Scottish Government, the Scottish Courts Service and ministers. Any responses as a result of this communication would also be appreciated."

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

Published: 2023-01-18
Reference: FOI/202200323158
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence regarding chair of COVID-19 inquiry resignation from role: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Covid-19 inquiry staff or Chair to or from the Scottish Government on the topic of Lady Poole's resignation from her role.

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

Published: 2023-01-18
Reference: FOI/202200322924
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Training and interaction between Police: FOI release

Information/communications/documents regarding any contact between Keith Brown, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, his Special Advisors and Civil Servants and Police Scotland regarding cooperation, training and interaction between Police Scotland and the Colombian Police, security services and Government. You ask that ...

FOI already published 80 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.10(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-18
Reference: FOI/202200299604
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, 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

Serious Organised Crime Strategy: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, or otherwise) regarding the Serious and Organised Crime Strategy published by the Scottish Government on 23 February 2022. Please provide all...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-04
Reference: FOI/202200283322
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Police Negotiation Board: FOI release

Information on the Police Negotiation Board (PNB). Can you advise on then the last 2 meeting occurred and who was in attendance representing each of the following: Scottish Government Minsters Scottish Police Authority Police Scotland I want a breakdown for each meeting. Particularly I am looking for those involved i...

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

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200305392
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the use of terminology around sectarianism: FOI release

All emails, briefing documents that are internal to the Scottish Government highlighting the use of the terms anti-Irish catholic, anti-Irish or anti-Catholic. Also asking if this change from the term sectarian or racist will only apply to anti-Irish Catholic perceived hate crimes or will the force e.g. use the phrase ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-04
Reference: FOI/202100234954
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

National Cyber Resilience Leaders Board and Advisory Board minutes: FOI release

1. Can you tell me how much funding has been provided to the Scottish Business Resilience Centre by the Scottish Government over the past 7 years please? 2. Can you provide me with the minutes of the National Cyber Resilience Leaders Board and the National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board for the past 5 years please?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.31(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-10-14
Reference: FOI/202100233141
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications with Nil By Mouth: FOI release

Copies of any and all letter and email communications between the members of the Scottish Government (or those civil servants, or any advisors, or any special advisors, acting on their behalf) listed below and any officers, directors or volunteers of the charity Nil By Mouth (https://nilbymouth.org/) dated between 1st ...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-04
Reference: FOI/202100220759
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications with Nil By Mouth charity: FOI release

Copies of any and all letter and email communications between the members of the Scottish Government (or those civil servants, or any advisors, or any special advisors, acting on their behalf) listed below and any officers, directors or volunteers of the charity Nil By Mouth (https://nilbymouth.org/) dated between 21st...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-08-03
Reference: FOI/202100220753
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Meeting held regarding hate crime vandalism: FOI release

1. Information on how many times James Dornan MSP has met with the Irish voice and in what capacity. 2. The same information for [James Dornan MSP] interactions with the call it out group. 3. Any information on any Scottish Government attempts or meetings with unionist/protestant groups regarding sectarian abuse aimed ...

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

Published: 2021-06-30
Reference: FOI/202100207828
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence with Police Scotland relating to protest in Glasgow: FOI release

1. All correspondence (via email, text message, letter etc) between Scottish Government ministers and officials with Police Scotland staff regarding the Kenmure Street protests in Glasgow. 2. All call logs between Scottish Government ministers and officials with Police Scotland staff on the days immediately prior to, t...

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

Published: 2021-06-28
Reference: FOI/202100206786
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Crime Recording Board information regarding recording of sex and gender: FOI release

Copies of all Scottish Crime Recording Board minutes, notes, correspondence, or other documentation in relation to the recording of sex and gender within crime statistics.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-24
Reference: FOI/202100209851
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications with Nil By Mouth charity 2021: FOI release

Copies of any and all letter and email communications between the members of the Scottish Government (or those civil servants, or any advisors, or any special advisors, acting on their behalf) listed below and any officers, directors or volunteers of the charity Nil By Mouth (https://nilbymouth.org/) dated between 1st ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-23
Reference: FOI/202100205497
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Information relating to data sharing: FOI release

1, All correspondence, between the ICO, The Minister for Justice (including any Scottish Government officials), The Scottish Parliament, The Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Police authority regarding the meeting held for the legitimate and lawful justification and evidence’s for High Risk data sharing to be...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-18
Reference: FOI/202100205560
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Fireworks (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021: FOI release

The Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment states that the Scottish Government consulted with various stake holders in respect of this instrument. In light of the industry and public interest in this matter, we would request the following:- 1. Copies of correspondence (written and email) regarding this proposed legi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) s.20 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-27
Reference: FOI/202100163098
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Communications relating to Rangers Football club celebrations: FOI release

Comments made by Deputy Chief Constable Malcolm Graham in the aftermath of the Rangers FC title-winning celebrations. I wish to request copies of all correspondence which may have taken place between Police Scotland corporate communications and the Scottish Government in this regard - emails, SMS, WhatsApp and phone re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence whatsapp s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-22
Reference: FOI/202100179685
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government Resilience Room minutes from February and March 2020: FOI appeal

The minutes of the Scottish Government Resilience Room meetings held in February and March 2020. In addition I would like to have lists of all those who attended those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202000047153 - appeal
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics: FOI release

1. At Scottish Government Cabinet, the number of times the Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics have been on the agenda for discussion. Please limit the time period to 1 August 2018 to the present date. 2. Records of any discussions, correspondence or policy ideas from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice aimed at tackli...

FOI already published 80 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202000114911
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Police Federation communication relating to public inquiry: FOI release

Please provide all communications from the Scottish Police Federation on the remit of the public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh.

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

Published: 2021-03-15
Reference: FOI/202000111735
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

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