This site will provide you with all details about the workings of this very important Act.
We will provide you with full copies of all relevant legislation.
The Official Information Act 1982 is a very useful piece of law to obtain information from Government Departments and Local Bodies.
You can use it to your advantage.
The Act is largely overseen by the Office of the Ombudsman ( See our separate topic on the Ombudsman ).
We provide you with a direct link to the Ombudsman's office below. Just click on :

. . . Ombudsmen Website
You will get a full breakdown of the Act as well as full details about how it works.
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We also provide you with a direct link to the Government legislation site where you can look up ALL Acts of Parliament and Regulations and Rules. An Act is also known as a Statute. A Regulation is also sometimes known as a Rule. This Government legislation site is still going through some teething problems. But you will be able to access all legislation and find specific Acts and Rules and individual sections.
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