Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

16,099releases indexed
25,578attachments found
29.9avg calendar days
5,944partially withheld
2020-11-09oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 5,944 unclear 5,386 not held 2,303 released 996 already published 536 cost limit 470 clarification 234 withheld 178 transferred 52

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 3717 s.20 3156 s.34(1) 2884 s.39(2) 2474 s.30 2180 s.17(1) 2119 s.25(1) 1821 s.10(4) 1480 s.11(2) 1202 s.29(1) 892 s.2 892 s.3 676

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 956 releases · 28.4 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 791 releases · 30.4 avg days Marine Directorate 624 releases · 27.4 avg days Learning Directorate 550 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 532 releases · 27.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 513 releases · 29.3 avg days Constitution Directorate 501 releases · 35.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 497 releases · 40.9 avg days
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Annual statistics used by the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce: FOI release

a) The most recent annualised figures for Table 1 - court proceedings and conviction, under Sections 28, 30 and 31 of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010) i.e. the figures for the years 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 if possible. b) The most recent annualised figures for Table 2 - charges reported to COP...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.28 s.29 s.27(1)
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500494176
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Shoplifting incidents and outcomes: FOI release

You asked for the following information covering the period 01 January 2020 to date, by calendar year: 1. Shoplifting incidents and outcomes The number of recorded shoplifting incidents. The number and/or proportion of those incidents which resulted in: a) prosecution, b) a fiscal fine or other fiscal disposal, c) n...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence briefings spending s.2 s.1 s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500493145
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Homicide charges and convictions aggravated by the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016: FOI release

1. The total number of homicide charges aggravated by s 1 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 between 2016 and present with a female accused. 2. The total number of homicide charges aggravated by s 1 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 between 2016 and present with a m...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500493944
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Planned reduction to fire services correspondence: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between SNP MSPs and the Scottish Government on planned reductions to fire services.

FOI released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500491674
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Risk Register Information: FOI release

“I am requesting the following documents under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002: The Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Divisional Risk Register for 2025–26. The Police Division Risk Register for 2025. The Covid Inquiry Establishment Division (CIED) Administration Risk Register. The Safe and Secure Scotla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492214
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Scottish Police Federation meeting on 30 January 2020: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the meeting held on 30 January 2020 involving: Humza Yousaf MSP, then Cabinet Secretary for Justice; Peter Watson, Solicitor for the Scottish Police Federation; and David Kennedy, Scottish Police Federation Specifically, you are seeking: Any minutes, fil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491057
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Breakdown of Safer Communities directorate: FOI release

"Id like to request your usual good services and ask for a list sub/governances groups or boards on the divisional level for the Safer Communities directorate. These would be groups or boards that brings together external policy stakeholders with the Scottish Government to give strategic oversight of policy development...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-28
Reference
FOI/202500490009
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Rural crime in Scotland: FOI release

Any correspondence sent or received by Jim Fairlie on the topic of rural crime in Scotland within the last three months. Any correspondence sent or received by Siobhian Brown on the topic of rural crime in Scotland within the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-26
Reference
FOI/202500489507
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Football disorder in Scotland: FOI release

“All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about football disorder in Scotland, from the last three months” [16 June to 16 September].

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI-202500484909
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act: FOI release

Any correspondence sent to or from the Scottish Government relating to the option of a Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 between 30 November 2022 and 20 July 2023. Any correspondence sent to or from the Scottish Government’s Justice Directorate relating to the option of a Legi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500487188
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

List of Safer Communities Directorate risk registers: FOI release

A list of all risk registers on the divisional level for the Safer Communities directorate.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489728
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

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

Reconviction/reoffence statistics: FOI release

1. For offenders aged under 18 who reoffended (i.e. those with at least one reconviction) what is the average number if reconvictions/reoffences per reoffender within the 12-month follow-up period. 2. If the information above is not available for under 18s, please provide the same statistics for the nearest age group ...

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500488664
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Serious Organised Crime Taskforce meeting information: FOI release

How many times the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce has met in 2025 and if they plan to meet again before the end of the year, and minutes from meetings in 2025.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.35(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500493858
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Taskforce meeting documents: FOI release

Documents from the most recent meeting of the Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Taskforce.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500493769
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to farm machinery and the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023: FOI release

1. Please can you share any correspondence sent from Siobhian Brown or Angela Constance to the UK Government/Home Office since 11 June 2025 on the topic of farm machinery/equipment theft. 2. Please can you share any correspondence sent to Siobhian Brown or Angela Constance from the UK Government/Home Office since 11 J...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500486451
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Criminal justice data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland: FOI release

Drug Treatment & Testing Orders, Community Payback Orders and Diversion from Prosecution data from 2013-14 to 2023-24.

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484157
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Statistical data on arrests and convictions: FOI release

You asked for the most recent available data on convictions under: 1. Section 46 of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 2. Sections 7, 11 and 13 of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 3. Section 1 of the Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007

FOI released 75 score 6 working days correspondence s.46 s.7 s.1
Published
2025-12-10
Reference
FOI/202500485945
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, 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

Sexual offence case statistics: FOI release

I am contacting you following recent FOI requests I submitted to COPFS (R-15865-25) and SCTS (FOI 2025-349), copies of which are attached for reference. As you will see, both bodies indicated that detailed statistics on rape and sexual assault case outcomes are not available directly through FOISA. SCTS confirmed that...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-08
Reference
FOI/202500484360
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector