Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) – Section 8 – Request for information.
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Section 8Request for information.
(1) In this Act any reference to a “request for information” is a reference to such a request which—
- (a)is in writing,
- (b)states the name of the applicant and an address for correspondence, and
- (c)describes the information requested.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), a request is to be treated as made in writing where the text of the request—
- (a)is transmitted by electronic means,
- (b)is received in legible form, and
- (c)is capable of being used for subsequent reference.
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Text as at 7 October 2026.
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