Understanding your situation
You submitted a freedom of information (public records) request to a public authority and received no response within the usual time, or you received a refusal/partial disclosure. You want to (1) request immediate action, (2) challenge the refusal, or (3) complain about administrative inaction or unreasonable delay.
What you need to prepare
- ✓Copy of your original FOI request (email/letter and date submitted)
- ✓Any reply from the authority (including refusal reasons, if provided)
- ✓Reference number (if any)
- ✓A short description of what information you requested
- ✓Proof of delivery (optional but helpful)
🏛️ Authority
Public authority / FOI office / oversight body (varies by country)
Expert tips
- 1.Stay factual and reference dates, deadlines, and any case number
- 2.Ask for a clear decision and a specific delivery format
- 3.If refused, request the legal basis and explain why disclosure should be granted
- 4.If delayed, complain about inaction and request immediate processing
Document you need
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Formal complaint
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