Extending Coverage of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to Registered Social Landlords
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Overview
The consultation sets out proposals to extend coverage of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) to Registered Social Landlords (RSLs). Extending coverage of FOISA would give the same 'access to information' rights to tenants of RSLs as local authority housing tenants currently have. RSLs would have a statutory responsibility to reply to information requests within set timescales. Under FOISA, if an applicant is dissatisfied with how an authority responds they can ultimately appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner who is the independent regulator of the legislation.
Why your views matter
These proposals are subject to full public consultation. Under the legislation the Scottish Government is required to consult with all those potentially affected by the legislation - in this case Registered Social Landlords and their tenants. Consultation will also include representative bodies (of both landlords and tenants) and a range of other interested stakeholders - including those representing Equalities Networks.
What happens next
Following consultation, responses will be analysed with engagement from relevant stakeholders. In due course the Government will issue a formal response paper. In the event of a decision being taken to extend coverage to Registered Social Landlords an order will be laid in the Scottish Parliament - but can only come into force following Parliamentary scrutiny and approval.
Interests
- Constitution and Democracy
- Housing and Regeneration
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