Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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All internal and external correspondence linked to Covid19: FOI release

You asked for: All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) John Swinney's meet...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300338422
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Illegal homosexual acts legislation: FOI release

You asked, with reference to FOI release - 202100235197 ‘You state 91 Illegal homosexual acts have occurred. Please detail what these are in plain language. What the legislation and relevant sections of that legislation for these offences are. and indicate if these are counted in other columns of the foi.’

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.80 s.13 s.11 s.7
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
202300350266
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

Operation Branchform correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all correspondence between Police Scotland and the Scottish Government regarding the police investigation into the SNP codenamed Operation Branchform between March 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. How many meetings have Police Scotland's Iain Livingstone/other deputy chief constables held with the just...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.35(1) s.3 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300363848
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Conviction for Female genital mutilation (FGM): FOI release

The total amount of individuals convicted in Scotland, since records began, for forced female genital mutilation, attempted forced female genital mutilation or/and female genital mutilation.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2023-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300367988
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Deputy First Ministers meetings with Lady Poole: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: John Swinney's meetings with Lady Poole...

FOI already published 80 score 100 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-08-09
Reference
FOI/202300338420
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication between Deputy First Minister and Lady Poole regarding Covid-19 Inquiry: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting / call with Lady Poole about the Covid-19 Inquiry on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://www.gov.scot/publica...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-08
Reference
FOI/202300338348
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Meeting between Deputy First Minister and Lord Brailsford relating to Covid-19 Inquiry: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting / call with Lord Brailsford about the Covid-19 Inquiry on 28 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://www.gov.scot/pu...

FOI already published 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-08
Reference
FOI/202300338328
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

MSP Keith Brown's meeting with Police Scotland: FOI release

The minutes from a meeting between Keith Brown (then Justice Secretary), the Chief Constable Iain Livingstone and Deputy Chief Constable Graham on February 9, 2023. Please provide all minutes and details of the meeting recorded by the Scottish Government. Please also provide a list of all those present at the meeting, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-07-19
Reference
FOI/202300353229
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Statistics on Guilty Pleas by Accused Persons in Criminal Proceedings: FOI release

The number of guilty pleas made by persons accused of any criminal charge that proceeded to court over the period accompanied by the percentage that number represents of all proceedings taken to court over those same periods; Those above statistics broken down by whether the plea was entered at the first calling, inter...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-24
Reference
FOI/202300352445
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Domestic homicide statistics: FOI release

How many women who were killed by their partner or ex-partner were killed by men?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2023-05-17
Reference
FOI/202300352617
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Crime Recording Board: FOI release

In regards to the Scottish Crime Recording Board, you asked for copies of all internal and external correspondence and information held (minutes, notes, briefing etc.) in relation to the recording of sex and gender in crime statistics.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-05-09
Reference
FOI/202300340805
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Statistical information relating to non-harassments orders: FOI release

Statistical information relating to non-harassments orders (NHOs): Can you provide the number of non-harassment orders applied for each year for the past ten years? Can you provide the number that have been granted and the number that have been rejected each year for the past ten years? How many breaches of non-harass...

FOI not held 65 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-02
Reference
FOI/202300349087
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

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

MSP Keith Brown's meetings with Chief Constable of Police Scotland: FOI Release

How many times has Keith Brown MSP, in his capacity as Justice Secretary, met with the Chief Constable of Police Scotland in the calendar years 2022 and 2023, on which dates did these meetings take place, and which (if any) did NOT take place in the Scottish Parliament building?.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2023-04-17
Reference
FOI/202300348885
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Proceedings and convictions for prisoners for communication offences: FOI release

How many people in each of the last two financial years and so far this financial year have appeared in court in relation to each of the following charges: Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989 S41(1)(a)&(9A)a - Bring/introduce or attempt bring/introduce personal communication device into prison. Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989 S41...

FOI unclear 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.41(1) s.41Z
Published
2023-04-03
Reference
FOI/202300348579
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Statistical data on arrests and convictions: FOI release

Statistical data related to arrests and convictions under: section 46 of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, (1982-2023) the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995, section 7, 11 & 13 (1995-2023) section 1 of the Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007. (2007-2023)

FOI not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.46 s.7 s.1 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-07
Reference
FOI/202300344456
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
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

Driving licence disqualification statistics: FOI release

Number of charges are there for careless driving in Scotland per year; Number of charges are there for dangerous driving in Scotland per year; Number of people are given a driving ban in Scotland per year; Of these driving bans, how many were due to an accumulation of points on their license?

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.18
Published
2023-02-23
Reference
FOI/202300340117
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: FOI release

Information on the total amounts received under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 for the financial years 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2021/22.

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200317808
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

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

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