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The Commissioner's role includes promoting good practice by Scottish public authorities and providing the public with information about their rights.

Details of upcoming training events will be listed below, along with helpful resources from past events, for those who weren't able to attend.

You can also sign up to our Open Update email newsletter or follow @FOIScotland on X / twitter to make sure you're the first to know about future conferences, workshops and training opportunities.

Upcoming events

26 September 2024 - eCase FOI Awards 2025 live launch
Online lunchtime webinar launching the 2025 eCase FOI Awards. Find out more about the awards.

26 November 2024 - Holyrood FOI Conference
Annual FOI Conference organised by Holyrood Events. Speakers include Commissioner David Hamilton and Minister for Parliamentary Business Jamie Hepburn. Visit the Holyrood FOI 2024 website for more information and updates.

Resources from past events

June 2024 - FOI Appeals: Get it Right First Time
Download the slides from our series of lunchtime webinars providing information for public authorities on the Commissioner's new approach to appeal investigations, designed to speed up the investigation process and ensure faster outcomes for all.

FOI Appeals: Get It Right First Time webinar slides (PDF)

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