Freedom of Information Act 2000
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) gives general right of access
to all types of recorded information held by public authorities, sets out
exemptions from that right and places a number of obligations on public
authorities. In line with the FOIA if you make a request for
information from the CSAB we will, subject to exemptions,
supply that information.
How is the information available?
The information provided on the website can be downloaded or is
available in hard copy form from the CSAB.
Is there a charge for the information?
Currently the information is not subject to a charge but copies of the
Annual Report in hard copy form may be limited.
Is any information unavailable under the FOIA?
Yes. The work of the CSAB includes information that
cannot be made public. Details of specific cases cannot be made public as
this information remains confidential due to the Data Protection Act and
exemption xii of the FOIA - privacy of an individual
Due to the nature of the organisation minutes of ‘in-house’ meetings are
not made available due to exemption vii of the FOIA - effective management and
operations of the public service
Under the FOIA
information is divided into the following classes:
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The CSAB
Covering the role and remit of the Board; the composition of the Board;
how Board Members are appointed and a list of Board Members interests
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The Secretariat
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The work of the CSAB
Providing a statistical breakdown of the work undertaken by the CSAB in each financial year.
Presented in Annual
Report form and providing details of numbers of appeals received,
considered, withdrawn, struck out and successful; representatives of
appellants; performance; customer satisfaction; compensation;
non-attendance of appellants; attendance of observers; costs and budgets;
Ministerial targets within which the CSAB works
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Guidance
Covers how to appeal; the appeal process; remedies for unfair dismissal;
Ministerial targets within which the CSAB works and how to make a
complaint
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Frequently Asked Questions
Providing answers to the most common questions the Secretariat are asked
Complaints
If you have any complaints regarding this scheme please contact
Mrs Tessa Stirling
Cabinet Office
Openness Contact
Admiralty Arch
North Entrance
The Mall
London SW1A 2WH
