Explanatory Notes

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

2002 asp 13

28 May 2002

The Act – Section by Section

Part 1 – Access to information held by Scottish public authorities

Section 15 – Duty to provide advice and assistance

59.Section 15(1) places a “duty to assist” on a Scottish public authority. This provision applies both to applicants enquiring in advance of submitting an application and once an application has been made.