Public Sector
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GDPR Proposed Extension of Freedom of Information in Scotland: Third Sector and Public Service Providers Beware! On 30 August 2019, The Scottish Government launched a consultation on the coverage of freedom of information legislation in Scotland. The potential for reform in this area should be cause for concern for businesses and organisations operating in the public sector.
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Construction "Living Wills": protecting the public sector in the event of service provider collapse? Back in November 2018 the Cabinet Office set out a plan which it hoped would allow public bodies to be better prepared in the event of supplier failure.
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Public Sector Proposed personal liability for directors over nuisance calls Recently the UK Government proposed a change to the law which would impose personal liability on directors for unsolicited nuisance calls. If the proposal comes into effect, it could have far-reaching implications for directors of companies involved in such activities.
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Public Sector The Trustees of The Grange Trust v City of Edinburgh Council: case “bowled out” of Court of Session as the pursuers failed to show they have title to sue In 1912 Edinburgh Council sought to expand Comely Bank Road in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh next to the Club’s playing fields. At this stage, the Trust held the land on behalf of the Club and the Club were the tenants.
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Public Sector FOISA education council incorrectly relies on confidentiality exemption The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) gives individuals the right to ask for, and be given, any kind of recorded information from public authorities in Scotland. However, public authorities have the right to refuse an information request in certain circumstances, including when the information is exempt under FOISA.
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Public Sector Edinburgh Schools Independent Inquiry – Time for public sector bodies to be more “intelligent customers?” In January 2016, pupils of Oxgangs Primary in Edinburgh were forced to relocate when part of the school’s external wall collapsed during stormy weather. The discovery of defects in the wall prompted the investigation of other schools, resulting in the enforced closure of 17 schools across Edinburgh for several months while rectification works took place.
