FOI in Scotland

With Christine O'Neill, Partner with Brodies LLP.  Training courses in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland

This FOI Training course is primarily aimed at those within organisations that are required to comply with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, as well as those that are likely to be required in the future to comply or have opted to comply on a voluntary basis.

The session is particularly beneficial for individuals who deal with FOI issues on a day-to-day basis or at a management level, as the sessions focuses on the practical issues in compliance rather than a theoretical perspective, and there will be plenty of opportunity to brainstorm issues and learn from the experiences of other organisations.

The FOI Training course will review and dissect key decisions from the Scottish Information Commissioner, and where relevant, the UK Information Commissioner's Office.

Amongst the topics that will be considered in these courses are the following:

• What's new in FOI?

• Brainstorming the key issues so far

• How to use the exemptions

• Practical difficulties in implementing FOI

• Dealing with the private sector

• The latest decisions, including the VisitScotland case

• Conclusions and questions

Who should attend:
Freedom of Information Officers, Data Protection Officers, Records Managers, Commercial Lawyers, Information Lawyers.

Dates & locations:
Edinburgh  Tuesday, 23rd November 2010
Glasgow  Thursday, 10th February 2011
Edinburgh  Tuesday, 14th June 2011
Glasgow  Tuesday, 11th October 2011

Timing: 
Short Day – 10.00am to 4pm ( lunch included )

CPD:  
May allow 5 hours CPD by the Law Society of Scotland

Fee: 
£395 plus VAT ( £464.12 )

Reserve your place

:: Please complete the online application form 

:: Download PDF booking form 
:: Telephone the PDP Training booking line +44 (0)845-226 5723