As a rule I don't think organisations devote sufficient resources to FOI requests. It's seen as an add-on, and if records are not diligently kept it's really difficult to respond accurately and comprehensively. Great article again. I wish there was an equivalent Substack for the UK.
I think that’s a fair description. The hopeful side of me spins the lack of resources as a competition between public records and other essential services. In the balance, fire departments are going to get priority. Other emergency services are going to get priority. Public records is not eye catching until it’s on the New York Times’ A1.
The cynical side of me has a different spin. The lack of resources is because people want to do what they want to do without being second guessed — and no one wants to be second guessed!
If I ever find a UK FOI blog I’ll make sure to tell you.
As a rule I don't think organisations devote sufficient resources to FOI requests. It's seen as an add-on, and if records are not diligently kept it's really difficult to respond accurately and comprehensively. Great article again. I wish there was an equivalent Substack for the UK.
I think that’s a fair description. The hopeful side of me spins the lack of resources as a competition between public records and other essential services. In the balance, fire departments are going to get priority. Other emergency services are going to get priority. Public records is not eye catching until it’s on the New York Times’ A1.
The cynical side of me has a different spin. The lack of resources is because people want to do what they want to do without being second guessed — and no one wants to be second guessed!
If I ever find a UK FOI blog I’ll make sure to tell you.
Also, thank you for the recommendation!
Thanks very much and you're welcome. You're doing important work.
So the Government LIES and is FULL of SHIT?? Ight, Bet.
Enjoyable read as always, although I found myself smiling at the title, which might as well have read, “When the Pope is Catholic.”