CFoIS Director Carole Ewart has written for @thirdforcenews.bsky.social about the progress of the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill, which will be considered at Stage 2 by newly elected MSPs. Read the article here: tfn.scot/opinion/will... #freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #foi #ati

🚨 Breaking: 76 civil society orgs have written to the UK Gov calling for economic, social & cultural rights to be recognised. 50 years ago today, the UK ratified #ICESCR50 and promised rights including housing, food & health. That promise remains unfulfilled. Read 👇 justfair.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Great news! Freedom of Information awareness in Scotland is at its highest ever. Read the full report from the Scottish Information Commissioner here: www.foi.scot/public-aware... #freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi (1/2)

Our Blog explains why reforming Scotland’s FoI law is supported by the public and the already tabled bill is an opportunity for all our newly elected MSPs to quickly deliver on a matter of public interest and fix evidenced problems tfn.scot/opinion/will...

SLAPPs are a society-wide problem and need a society-wide remedy, yet the UK Government remains silent on protecting courts and public interest speech. A huge missed opportunity that will affect everyone antislapp.uk/2026/05/13/k... #StopSLAPPs #KingsSpeech

Today is the King's Speech for UK government to outline its priorities. We have a question: will journalists, campaigners & activists be protected from legal bullies weaponising the law 2 silence public interest speech? Will UK govt commit to anti-SLAPP legislation? #StopSLAPPs

CFoIS invites you to the Scottish Public Information Forum (SPIF), taking place at the Scottish Parliament and online on the 8th of June at 10:30AM! Book a free ticket via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/1989315598... #freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi

Campaigners are calling for transparency around plans to expand Scotland’s only AI growth zone on green belt land

Media freedom under pressure - despite policy and legal progress. “Public service media (PSM) came under increasing pressure, choked by political interference or financial instability, severely impairing its ability to provide unbiased and diverse public information.”

1/ 🔥The Liberties Media Freedom Report 2026 is hot off the press 🗞️ #MediaFreedomReport2026 key takeaways: media freedom and pluralism in the EU continued to deteriorate in 2025 — despite new EU rules meant to strengthen protections. Read the full report: link.liberties.eu/c1f12c 👇🧵

Please support the CFoIS Manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections to secure transparency by design across public services. #freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #foi #scotland #election

Today, CFoIS launches its manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections to secure transparency by design across public services. #freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #foi #scotland #election

Yesterday was Anti-SLAPP Day of Action No matter your role - journalist, researcher, campaigner, survivor, or whistleblower - you should be protected when speaking in the public interest We are calling for universal protections against SLAPPs. Take action: antislapp.uk/solutions/ta... #StopSLAPPs

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Have a look inside the March instalment of our newsletter! If you want to find out more, sign up to our newsletter here: www.cfois.scot/support-us/ #freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #humanrights #scotland #foi

A new Code of Practice relating to Freedom of Information was published yesterday. Read the Code here: www.gov.scot/publications... #freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #politics #scotland #foi

Will the Scottish Government face another court case over FoI non-compliance? Read the Scottish Information Commissioner’s full statement at www.foi.scot/preposterous... #FoIReformNow #secretscotland #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation

Almost all of the most viral posts reviewed by WIRED on Saturday came from accounts with blue check marks, meaning they pay X for its premium service and could be eligible to earn money based on how much engagement their posts generate, even if the content is false

🎙️Listen to CFOI Director Maurice Frankel OBE on the latest episode of the Guardians of Data Podcast, discussing the remarkable story behind the UK’s FOI Act Do not miss previous podcasts with the excellent @jonbainesdata.bsky.social and @lynnwyeth.bsky.social! actnowtraining.blog/2026/03/04/g...

Tonight the general principles of Katy Clark MSP's FoI Reform Bill were supported by 63 MSPs with 59 against. The Bill will return in the next session of Parliament. CFoIS accepts the challenge to work for its quick progression to restore FoI rights and strengthen enforcement of duties.

Scot Parl has voted for the general principles of Katy Clark MSP's FoI Reform Bill but amended by @suewebbermsp.bsky.social to 'highlight the time pressure in the current parliamentary session and the views in the stage 1 report, including that FoI reform should be addressed in the next parliament'

Thank you to @suewebbermsp.bsky.social and Annie Wells MSP for agreeing that legislation is needed to reform FoI law in Scotland and their support going forward to make that happen.

Thanks to Katy Clark MSP & @richardleonardmsp.bsky.social for setting out clearly the reasons for, & urgency, of FoI reform. Thanks also to @jamiegreeneuk.bsky.social @patrickharvie.bsky.social & Graham Simpson MSP for supporting the FoI Bill's general principles. We await the vote tonight at 7:30.

The SPPA Committee concluded in its Stage 1 report that “legislation is now needed to update the freedom of information regime in Scotland.” MSPs should show their support by voting for the Bill at Stage 1 and send a clear message that strong FoI rights and duties matter. #FoIReformNow

CFoIS calls for the enforceable right to Freedom of Information to be strengthened through legislative reform. Ahead of tomorrow's crucial vote on the FoI Reform Bill, 17th Feb, this is an opportunity to send a clear message for greater transparency and accountability to enable scrutiny.

CFoIS Treasurer Dr Derek Manson Smith tells us why he backs the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

The Communications Workers Union (CWU) sets out why the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill is the best vehicle for updating FoI laws! @cwunews.bsky.social #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) sets out why the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill is a timely and welcome piece of legislation. @rmtunion.bsky.social #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

Fire Brigades Union (FBU) Scotland tells us why they support the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill! @fbunational.bsky.social #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social sets out why the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill would strengthen human rights in Scotland. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

The FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill has widespread support, as evidenced in the Committee's call for views. CFoIS urges MSPs from all parties to vote for the general principles of the Bill at the Stage 1 debate on Tuesday. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

The Centre for Law and Democracy @law-democracy.bsky.social backs the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill! #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

The train drivers' union @aslefunion.bsky.social sets out why the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill is so important. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

CFoIS Secretary Mandy Reid sets out why she supports the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill! #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

CFoIS Director met Scottish Green’s MSP @patrickharvie.bsky.social to discuss the Stage 1 debate on the FoI Reform Bill, scheduled for the afternoon of 17 Feb. Appreciate discussion on the Bill’s merits and why this is a cross party issue. @katysclark.bsky.social @scottishgreens.org

The Edinburgh Freelance Branch of the National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social supports the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill! #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

SNP Trade Union Group reminds us why the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill is so important. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

@unitetheunion.bsky.social Scotland sets out why it supports the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

At an evidence session for the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill, Chris Milne from Scottish Higher Education Information Practitioners Group said that the Bill is welcome. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

Professor Kevin Dunion praises the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill! #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

Attend the CFoIS-led event 'Care 4 FoI' with @reidfoundation.bsky.social on Thursday to find out more! Get a free ticket via Eventbrite now: www.eventbrite.com/e/1980371899... #FoISAReform25 #freedomofinformation #accesstoinformation #foi #ati

At an evidence session for the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill, Gordon Martin from @rmtunion.bsky.social explained why the Scotland's FoI laws need refreshing. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

Alex Parsons from @mysociety.org / @whatdotheyknow.bsky.social says that Scotland should take the opportunity to remove the First Minister's veto - a proposal contained in the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

Dr Erin Ferguson from the University of Aberdeen praised the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill when giving evidence to the SPPA Committee! #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

Chair of the Board of CFoIS shares why it's time to reform Scotland's FoI law. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

Think tank and advocacy group @thecommonweal.bsky.social sets out why they support the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill! #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

@benworthy.bsky.social from Birkbeck College praises the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati

⚖️ Understand your FOI rights - when exempt information can be disclosed in the public interest Learn how the balance is struck in CFOI's forthcoming FOI requester training course next week! Book here ⬇️ www.cfoi.org.uk/2025/10/usin...

Juliet Swann from @transparencyuk.bsky.social points out how important and timely the FoI Reform (Scotland) Bill is. #FoIReformNow #freedomofinformation #foi #accesstoinformation #ati