Freedom of Information

Your rights under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

Since 1 January 2005, the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 has given you a right of access to recorded information held by public authorities, subject to certain exemptions.

The FOI Act applies to the vast majority of public authorities, including Lancashire Police Authority.  If you ask us for information we will let you know in writing whether we hold information you have asked for and if we do, provide the information to you within 20 working days, unless it is subject to an exemption.

We also have a duty to provide advice or assistance to you or anyone seeking information (for example in order to explain what is readily available or to clarify what is wanted).

Our publication scheme

Under the FOI Act all public authorities, including Lancashire Police Authority, must have a Publication Scheme setting out the information we routinely make publicly available.  The Information Commissioner’s Office has recently refreshed its approach to proactive disclosure of information and the revised Publication Scheme and list of information provided by Lancashire Police Authority can be accessed through the following links:

Publication Scheme (91Kb)

Information provided by Lancashire Police Authority (123Kb)

The purpose of our publication scheme is to let you know what information is readily available from us without your needing to ask us for it.  Most of the information is available on the Authority’s website, although the information can also be obtained from us if you request it by letter, fax, e-mail or telephone call.  Some types of information or documents may also be found in a local library.

A list of frequently asked questions is available on our website, which may be of assistance to you. Written requests for information should be made via the online contact form

Further information is available from the Information Commissioner website www.ico.gov.uk