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Freedom of information
computer law & security report 22 (2006) 257
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Book review
Freedom of information Marcus Turle, Freedom of Information Manual, first ed. Sweet & Maxwell, 2005, ISBN 0421 922 400, (493 pp., Hard-cover £95.00). The aim of this text is to provide an explanation of the Freedom of Information Act and guidance on using this, and associated legislation. There are three main sections: Part I offers detailed commentaries on the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, whilst Part II provides commentary and guidance on aspects of the freedom of information regime. Useful material is also appended to individual chapters and the Part III Appendix. Overall, this text provides in-depth yet practical guidance on using the Freedom of Information Act and it should be an essential purchase for public authorities, for individuals
concerned with public and private sector data protection and access to public information and for lawyers specialising in this area. Available from Sweet & Maxwell Ltd., Cheriton House, North Way, Andover, Hants SP10 5BE, UK; Tel: 020 7449 1111 or International þ44 1264 342906; email: sweetandmaxwell.customer.services@ thomson.com. Review by Caroline Wilson, Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law, Southampton University, School of Law
0267-3649/$ – see front matter ª 2006 Caroline Wilson. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. doi:10.1016/j.clsr.2006.03.009
available at www.sciencedirect.com
www.compseconline.com/publications/prodclaw.htm
Book review
Freedom of information Marcus Turle, Freedom of Information Manual, first ed. Sweet & Maxwell, 2005, ISBN 0421 922 400, (493 pp., Hard-cover £95.00). The aim of this text is to provide an explanation of the Freedom of Information Act and guidance on using this, and associated legislation. There are three main sections: Part I offers detailed commentaries on the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, whilst Part II provides commentary and guidance on aspects of the freedom of information regime. Useful material is also appended to individual chapters and the Part III Appendix. Overall, this text provides in-depth yet practical guidance on using the Freedom of Information Act and it should be an essential purchase for public authorities, for individuals
concerned with public and private sector data protection and access to public information and for lawyers specialising in this area. Available from Sweet & Maxwell Ltd., Cheriton House, North Way, Andover, Hants SP10 5BE, UK; Tel: 020 7449 1111 or International þ44 1264 342906; email: sweetandmaxwell.customer.services@ thomson.com. Review by Caroline Wilson, Lecturer in Intellectual Property Law, Southampton University, School of Law
0267-3649/$ – see front matter ª 2006 Caroline Wilson. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. doi:10.1016/j.clsr.2006.03.009