Agencies may withhold information according to nine exemptions contained in the statute. These amendments have not been incorporated into that act, as at the time of the revision exercise, section 101 was awaiting proclamation. This act comes into force on such date as is fixed by the president by proclamation. The freedom of information act, 1999 trinidad and tobago.
Below is the full text of the freedom of information act in a form showing all amendments to the statute made by the foia improvement act of 2016. A search of files failed to identify responsive records. Be it enacted by the parliament of name of country as follows. All newly enacted provisions in boldface type replace the strikethrough text. Government of the republic of trinidad and tobago 2019 updated public statement of the trinidad and tobago electricity commission in compliance with sections 7, 8, and 9 of the freedom of information act, 1999 under the freedom of information act 1999 the foia, each public authority is required to publish and update certain in. Full text of the foia improvement act of 2016 public law no. Purpose in accordance with section 7, 8 and 9 of the freendom of information act foia, the ministry of planning and development is required to publish a. The trinidad and tobago postal corporation in compliance with sections 7, 8 and 9 of the freedom of information act 1999 in accordance with sections 7, 8 and 9 of the freedom of information act, 1999 the foia each public authority is required by law, as a statutory body to publish certain information for the benefit of the public.
Freedom of information and access to government records around the world, by david. Freedom of information ministry of energy and energy. Freedom of information act foia of trinidad and tobago. Freedom of information last updated december 28, 2019 free speech flag, from the hd dvd aacs case freedom of information is an extension of freedom of speech, a fundamental human right recognized in international law, which is today understood more generally as freedom of expression in any medium, be it orally, in writing, print, through the internet or through art forms.
The freedom of information act foia ensures that the public has access to information on the activities of the government of trinidad and tobago. The objects of this act are to reinforce and give further obictsor effect to certain fundamental principles underlying the system of. They establish a righttoknow legal process by which requests may be made for governmentheld information, to be. The defendant responded by a letter dated 14 august. Publication of information concerning functions, etc. This form is used throughout dod to record costs associated with the processing of a freedom of information request for technical data. Page 2 of 30 the claimants husband ronald rampaul reported the incident to the san fernando police station. Please be advised that the freedom of information unit has relocated from level 5, national library building, cor. Consequently, the freedom of information act, 1999, as amended, was assented to on november 4, 1999 and came into full effect on february 20, 2001. Updated public statement of the regulated industries commission 2018 in compliance with sections 7,8, and 9 of the freedom of information act foia 1999 pdf 357kb updated public statement of the regulated industries commission 2017 in compliance with sections 7,8, and 9 of the freedom of information act foia 1999. The freedom of information act 1982 foi act gives you the right seek access to documents about your personal affairs and the activities of the government of victoria and of government agencies, including the commission this means you have the right to. The freedom of information act 2000, which came into force on 1 january 2005, is essentially about promoting open government.
I am requesting information on behalf of my child or a minor i have guardianship over. Some of these exemptions are absolute, while others are qualified. Forms should have sufficient information so that records can be easily identifiable you must complete all requested information such as name, date and signature before submitting forms if the form is hand delivered you should record date and time of delivery, the name of the person that received the form on behalf of the authority. Freedom of information act ministry of public utilities trinidad and. G639, freedom of informationprivacy act request uscis. This act may be cited as the access to information act. This act may be cited as the freedom of information act, 1999. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. The denial of a fee category claim by a requester, the denial of a request for. Securities act an act to provide protection to investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices. The 2011 foia statement for the ministry of public. The freedom of information act, 1999 gives the public of trinidad and tobago the right of access to information in the possession of public authorities, subject to. The act is designed to support the following tenets of governance.
The emergence of freedom of information legislation was a response to increasing dissatisfaction with the secrecy surrounding government policy development and decision making. An application of mandamus to compel the respondent to provide the applicant with the information requested in his application made. Freedom of information act 2011 laws of the federation of nigeria arrangement of sections 1. The information was requested by the claimant by an application dated 8 may 2012. Model freedom of information bill an act to give members of the public rights of access to official documents of the government and public authorities and to provide for connected matters.
Under the foia, you have the right to appeal any adverse determination denying your request. It is primarily a means of increasing transparency in official decisionmaking and procedures, and enabling citizens to hold government to account. The following are adverse determinations and are subject to appeal. Extension of time limit for granting or refusing application 7. Hc 2163 02dd30jun08 the freedom of information act. It is related to freedom of expression, which can apply to any medium, be it oral, writing, print, electronic, or through art forms. Freedom of information request form free printable legal. The freedom of information act allows public authorities to refuse disclosure of information requested if one or more of the exemptions contained in the act are applicable. Model freedom of information bill the commonwealth. Freedom of information act 2000 foia decision notice.
The government of the republic of trinidad and tobago gortt had been advised by. Public officers get training on freedom of information act. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in. Freedom of information wikimili, the free encyclopedia. This freedom of information request form and other legal forms available on this website are provided as is without any express or implied warranties of any kind including, but not limited to, warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The 2010 foia statement for the ministry of public utilities 38. Hart abercromby streets, port of spain, trinidad and tobago, w. The freedom of information act foia gives any person the right to request access to a federal agencys records or information. This is the website of the freedom of information unit foiu of the ministry of public administration and communications. Usip maintains rigorous record retention and preservation. A declaration that the medical board of trinidad and tobago mbtt is a public authority within the meaning of the freedom of information act foia and is subject to the provisions of the act 2. Trinidad and tobago the freedom of information act was passed on november 4, 1999 and it came into effect on february 20, 2001 the minister of government who holds the. Act binds the state part ii publication of certain documents and information 7.
I am requesting information on behalf of someone for whom i have power of attorney. The government of the united kingdom has theorised it as being an extension of freedom of speech, and a fundamental human right. Freedom of information act 1999 the freedom of information amendment act, no. I am requesting information on behalf of someone who is deceased. On the 17th july 2015 the claimant applied to the defendant for information under the freedom of information act1 foia seeking access to all statements andor investigative reports, station diary extracts, a copy of the police report. The foia applies to records either created or obtained by an agency and under agency control at the time of the foia request. Freedom of information principles in trinidad and tobago originated from the harare declaration that was signed by commonwealth heads of government in 1995. The freedom of information act foia is a law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government. Making a request the freedom of information act, 1999 foia.
Freedom of information act central bank of nigeria. See note on commencement of act on page 2 for the dates on which the various parts came into force. Institute of peace is subject to foia and is committed to the spirit and the law of proactive public disclosure. The freedom of information act, 1999 arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. This act may be cited as the freedom of information act. Freedom of information act foia guidelines internal. Laws of trinidad and tobago freedom of information chap. Freedom of information act the publics right to access information under the freedom of information act relating to ngc and its operations under the freedom of information act foia 1999 the act, the national gas company of trinidad and tobago limited ngc is required by law to publish certain information for the benefit of the public. As such, it should be accessible as freely as possible to members of the public, except where certain defined exceptions andor exemptions prohibit or limit such access. Freedom of information act the publics right to access information under the freedom of information act relating to ngc and its operations under the freedom of information act 1999 the act, the national gas company of trinidad and tobago limited ngc is required by law to publish certain information for the benefit of the public. Freedom of information foi consultation and request summary. Trinidad and tobago freedom of information act cap.
You can also use form g639, but it is not required. Section 101 amended the freedom of information act, chap. Ministry of public administration and information, foi unit. The freedom of information act foia is a federal law that gives the public the right to make requests for federal agency records. Lbs also applied the exemption at section 41 of the foia on the basis that the information contained within the withheld information was provided to it in confidence. Freedom of information is freedom of a person or people to publish and consume information. Freedom of information laws allow access by the general public to data held by national governments. It is your responsibility to determine if the form can be used in your state. The freedom of information act foia, title 5 of the united states code, section 552, gives you the right to request access to federal agency records or information. Record of freedom of information foi processing cost for technical data. To request an immigration record on behalf of someone else, you must use one of the mail, fax, or email request options listed below.
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