Freedom of Information
Introduction
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 introduced important new rights to access information held by Scottish public authorities that requires that requires a more proactive publication of information.
The Act came into force on 1 January 2005 and under its provisions anyone or anybody may request information from Scottish public authorities which holds it and is entitled to be given it by the authority.
This section contains information on agricultural tenancy FOI responses where documents and material has been released.
Recent disclosures
Following a decision by the Scottish Information Commissioner (SIC) for the release on 3 October 2008 of certain information held following an appeal made by R Hill & Co to the Commissioner, relating to arbitrations and applications for goose llicences at Powhillon Farm.