Freedom of Information Act 2000

[^key-5c2174b6a831a7afb0175b914b60dc28]: Words in s. 62(1) substituted (1.1.2013) by Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25), s. 52, Sch. 7 para. 4(2); S.I. 2012/3001, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-5c99d788b2ed7ada26a6115282898352]: Sch. 1 para. 1ZA inserted (1.10.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(3), Sch. 4 para. 25(b); S.I. 2013/2227, art. 2(j) (with art. 3)

[^key-5cc74830b92833252044446d5a2b1919]: Words in s. 40(5B)(d) substituted (5.9.2025) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 88(11)(12), 142(1); S.I. 2025/996, reg. 2(1)(b) (with reg. 4)

[^key-5e620e89b64e003c1cc15edad8afc725]: Word in s. 6(1)(a) repealed (1.9.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 103(2)(a), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 7 (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1906, art. 3(b)

[^key-615f993be5aa65f599ce65f24a932bb3]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 repealed (7.2.2013) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the Disability Living Allowance Advisory Board) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/252), art. 1(2), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-6293d159f7a4e8fc94c551f000504186]: Sch. 1 para. 2(e) inserted (25.6.2013) by Justice and Security Act 2013 (c. 18), s. 20(1), Sch. 2 para. 5(3)(a); S.I. 2013/1482, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-6486c84588a8fe67f9e551144d50bba4]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 17 para. 8; S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-64e2bbb0150824ee957b8ab640bb99f0]: S. 47(4A)-(4D) inserted (1.9.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 107(3)(b), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1906, art. 3(d)

[^key-651d12bc8e24b167bac8c39bf7ac3a60]: Sch. 1 para. 20 substituted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 2 para. 108; S.I. 2018/227, reg. 4(c)

[^key-65316b9604b4810aa874d4e0b9d71403]: S. 6(2)(2A) substituted for s. 6(2) (1.9.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 103(3), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1906, art. 3(b)

[^key-6540934d3a13b0e3599d2dc96a32fe5a]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry repealed (18.7.2014) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of Food from Britain) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1924), art. 1(3), Sch.

[^key-65a7d27fc5582c9de13fa56f42cf70e1]: Words in s. 12(5) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14(2)(h) (with art. 12)

[^key-661aa4b5f1969c06e4f495aadf24db8c]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry inserted (6.4.2019) by The Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (Naming and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/383), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 8(b)

[^key-674d4f20cf26bdc8998299ec3d8c33bf]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 7 inserted (14.9.2012) by Safeguarding Board Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 7), ss. 13(3), 17(2); S.R. 2012/338, art. 2(1)

[^key-677d4c21c3fbaf4a1201cf08357af93c]: S. 57 excluded (18.7.2015) by The Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1415), regs. 1, 22(7) (with regs. 5, 11(4))

[^key-6881a0623c6d27115f3279aa6cdcb36e]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 7 repealed (1.4.2012) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 24), s. 111(3), Sch. 8 Pt. 2; S.R. 2012/142, art. 2(e)

[^key-6902e23d9672a0decc991270a1c2ce4b]: Words in s. 77(1)(b) omitted (25.5.2018) by virtue of Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 63 (with ss. 117, 209, 210, Sch. 20 para. 55); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-6a47bee8a30556b790438bde816ff67a]: S. 6(1)(c) and word inserted (1.9.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 103(2)(c), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1906, art. 3(b)

[^key-6b2bccf18658a1f840a7507763704d51]: Sch. 1 Pt. 7: entry omitted (1.5.2018) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Removal of References to Public Authorities) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/185), arts. 1(2), 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-6b34a00907d220dd69192881005f90bd]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 7 inserted (1.4.2012) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c. 24), s. 111(3), Sch. 7 para. 9; S.R. 2012/142, art. 2(d)

[^key-6b3bf12d8ac9855e2d09b4092f270223]: S. 9(3) functions transferred (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), arts. 1(2), 4(1), (2)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-6b9f576b6db1776da607a024bea6e011]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 substituted (1.8.2012) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 15 para. 56(a); S.I. 2012/1319, art. 2(4)

[^key-6f53702120cb194e5492377317c46d46]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 repealed (1.8.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 14 Pt. 8; S.I. 2012/3090, art. 2(2)(c)

[^key-7017457d5524672e3b06db64b82455c8]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (8.5.2012) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(2)(j), Sch. 13 para. 17(b)

[^key-720e95c78923b1ddcd2baa07ee0d5ab6]: Words in s. 75(3) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14(2)(o) (with art. 12)

[^key-72b40bf7092f16cf0a2d20b69dc26d1d]: Sch. 1 Pt. V modified (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 3.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), ss. 50, 183(1)(5)(e); S.I. 2017/399, reg. 2, Sch. para. 10

[^key-73ed776f29e580abc7fd85994f9abf2c]: S. 50 applied (with modifications) (18.7.2015) by The Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1415), regs. 1, 19 (with regs. 5, 11(4))

[^key-7444f11d121dff3a8654a6733a9aad84]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entries omitted (1.4.2018) by virtue of Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 12 para. 18; S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(t)

[^key-746dac960d581f14a621649050a84bcc]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry inserted (1.4.2019) by Health and Social Care (National Data Guardian) Act 2018 (c. 31), s. 5(1), Sch. 2 para. 4; S.I. 2019/580, reg. 2

[^key-7514fd847ec4ef6ec62ebd97e0e3c264]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry inserted (30.3.2018) by Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 9 para. 22; S.I. 2018/241, reg. 3(d)

[^key-75427fad19bcd33e3623a67e58998910]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry omitted (6.4.2019) by virtue of The Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (Naming and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/383), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 8(a)

[^key-7581d9dd26907240c33cc9f071e06511]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 repealed (2.2.2012) by The Local Better Regulation Office (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions, Etc.) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/246), arts. 1(2), 2, 4(2), Sch. 1 para. 20 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-75b388c56f8b2b012c46fff6324a728c]: Words in s. 45(1) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14(2)(k) (with art. 12)

[^key-76172c09764e4fd9c7901a557fe7f494]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Abolition of the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/964), arts. 1(2), 3(1), Sch.

[^key-769f0c8d369c92c5183ab4fb342b7fee]: S. 12(3)-(5) functions transferred (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), arts. 1(2), 4(1), (2)(e) (with art. 5)

[^key-76c0256542d378a1d660ceeb24b62d6a]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 48 substituted (N.I.) (1.4.2022) by Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (c. 3), s. 8(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 187(a); S.R. 2022/102, art. 2(b); and words in Sch. 1 para. 48 substituted (E.W.S.) (30.11.2022) by The Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1174), arts. 1(2), 16(c)

[^key-779b1b363ecfe182b5a20597ad94c044]: Words in s. 75(3) inserted (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(2)(d)

[^key-784138dac196af4c9d54c3c993c12dc9]: Sch. 1 para. 47 repealed (N.I.) (1.4.2009) by Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 (c. 1), ss. 32-34, Sch. 6 para. 17(2)(a), Sch. 7; S.R. 2009/114, art. 2; and Sch. 1 para. 47 omitted (E.W.S.) (30.11.2022) by virtue of The Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1174), arts. 1(2), 16(b)

[^key-7a6a830831b9eb51068f1f9255dc854e]: S. 5(1)(3) functions made exercisable concurrently (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), arts. 1(2), 3(1), (2)(b) (with art. 5)

[^key-7a8b0e2fa9f9593dc760dc61da3f2ebf]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 repealed (8.5.2012) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(2)(j), Sch. 13 para. 17(a)

[^key-7bc82b52e3dd2e4a020ff9b1bc52f7ed]: S. 4(5)(7) functions made exercisable concurrently (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), arts. 1(2), 3(1), (2)(a) (with art. 5)

[^key-7c77ae947d2dc123a0fa8b82731e3bf4]: Words in s. 40(2)(a) substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 58(2)(a) (with ss. 117, 209, 210, Sch. 20 para. 52); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-7d9f68f2c7e36f515a395cf181fd846a]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 5 para. 16; S.I. 2012/924, art. 2

[^key-7e58b5e53138c6031e7d2278b4f42309]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 omitted (31.3.2015) by virtue of Defence Reform Act 2014 (c. 20), s. 50(1), Sch. 4 para. 21(b); S.I. 2015/791, art. 3

[^key-7e758306d690f824c6b627d209db678e]: Sch. 1 para. 33A omitted (21.1.2021) by virtue of Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(1)(e), Sch. 9 para. 36

[^key-7ed43b9a1d30f1d3808c23d05320436d]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (22.5.2023) by Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 (c. 22), ss. 4(2), 6(2); S.I. 2023/563, reg. 2

[^key-80abe6c63ef8eb0d6e4e4974b800cd4e]: S. 19(8) inserted (1.9.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 102(4)(b), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1906, art. 3(a)

[^key-8117a5987746c6603eeec89e637fb66f]: Words in s. 53(5) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14(2)(n) (with art. 12)

[^key-820a2a54ebf0d607bf47573a28c63be2]: Sch. 1 para. 57 substituted (16.1.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 249; S.I. 2011/3019, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 para. 61)

[^key-83529a78e9e11ab6e6dc9eeff3d81b72]: Words in s. 32(4)(b) substituted (25.7.2013) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), s. 182(4)(e), Sch. 21 para. 44 (with s. 180); S.I. 2013/1869, art. 2(o)(xvi)

[^key-84422bce8831603748bfc354dbdb81df]: Sch. 1 para. 46 repealed (N.I.) (1.4.2009) by Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 (c. 1), ss. 32-34, Sch. 6 para. 17(2)(a), Sch. 7; S.R. 2009/114, art. 2; and Sch. 1 para. 46 omitted (E.W.S.) (30.11.2022) by virtue of The Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1174), arts. 1(2), 16(a)

[^key-85ed342f9c605ee115f2a0ac9e1c6fe4]: Sch. 1 Pt. 7: entry inserted (24.2.2020) by The Victims Payments Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/103), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 4

[^key-886d02a9dc68b33b1ea8ffd2d5d30c2c]: S. 45(2A) inserted (1.9.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 102(5)(b), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1906, art. 3(a)

[^key-88a32e7b41dd8510dc6ebcbcedadc80b]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 4 para. 54, Sch. 25 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(h) (with arts. 9, 11, 14, 15, 17)

[^key-8a365485c3bfed3493e0d0d61c921667]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 44 inserted (20.10.2023) by The National Health Service (Ophthalmic Services) (Wales) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1053), reg. 1(2), Sch. 5 para. 1(2)

[^key-8ac305d24c8ab15459dda4b120a2e340]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (2.5.2016) by Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (c. 26), s. 164(1), Sch. 1 para. 25; S.I. 2016/532, reg. 2(a)

[^key-8b3ab0c1ab74f0d2297f69b03542ab15]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry omitted (19.9.2013) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Abolition of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2042), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 22(c)

[^key-8d35af2d22e7fed3f7e4e1b4b51dee20]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (1.10.2023) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 15 para. 7; S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(c)

[^key-8d6cfb94d974912369e2a86e9a20d6bb]: S. 40(6) omitted (25.5.2018) by virtue of Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 58(6) (with ss. 117, 209, 210, Sch. 20 para. 52); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-8f3a902781a7af418a013d94c48f88a2]: S. 7(4)(8) functions made exercisable concurrently (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), arts. 1(2), 3(1), (2)(c) (with art. 5)

[^key-8fa4f9de3bef758128b60bc0f84731f7]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry omitted (19.9.2013) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Abolition of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2042), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 22(a)

[^key-90154de10d9c2e44320819daaaefbe1c]: Words in s. 75(1) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14(2)(o) (with art. 12)

[^key-90aeb708b59e3b397fad1801562cbafc]: Word in s. 63(1) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25), s. 52, Sch. 7 para. 5(2)(a); S.I. 2012/3001, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-90c1af20d57112e4e466874f71597e13]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry omitted (1.5.2018) by virtue of The Freedom of Information (Removal of References to Public Authorities) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/185), arts. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-923387c22d9472254c9e2cf8044f3b7c]: S. 36(5)(i) amended (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 22(2); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5

[^key-925fc411891f6339c36d035058052f6c]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 omitted (1.1.2023) by virtue of The Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body (Abolition) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1360), regs. 1, 10(2) (with reg. 11)

[^key-93350210c079d1812d5dca315b04e366]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 substituted (3.7.2013) by The Local Transport Act 2008 (Traffic Commissioners) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1644), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 1(3), 2, 7)

[^key-934ca2b4ad22433b61e934f213fab214]: S. 54 excluded (18.7.2015) by The Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1415), regs. 1, 22(7) (with regs. 5, 11(4))

[^key-96daec3f93c64232c2b8cc3b30b1317b]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry omitted (19.9.2013) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Abolition of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2042), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 22(b)

[^key-96fd63f8f95caeb0e4f388b41b7d126a]: Words in s. 11(4) substituted (1.9.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 102(2)(b), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1906, art. 3(a)

[^key-970f6cb38fdf2d12d8ec6ebaf77584f7]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry omitted (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 8.1.2018 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 9 para. 66; S.I. 2017/1249, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)

[^key-97415eb51a8bed7ffda53aaafdcb8f60]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 repealed (1.4.2013) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of the Commission for Rural Communities) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2654), art. 1(4), Sch.

[^key-97b46c4aeb16c9fe71e545ffd2512c85]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6 entry inserted (E.W.) (1.4.2023) by Health and Social Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Act 2020 (asc 1), s. 29(2), Sch. 3 para. 8(b); S.I. 2023/370, art. 3(1)(t)

[^key-97ef5503ca123eb491d843f2f7835517]: Words in s. 46(5) substituted (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(5)(b)

[^key-99c2ec9dd47ef6bb467cccd49673cc1e]: Words in s. 15(4)(b) substituted (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(5)(a)

[^key-9a993de356d15991953948db1fbd6f59]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 5 para. 55; S.I. 2013/453, art. 3(h) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2013/534, art. 6)

[^key-9be2651ba2ca3b75306b25ba655a9d05]: Words in s. 84 inserted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 64 (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-9c6440f4fbf067aa3c560aaa43e01dde]: S. 58 excluded (18.7.2015) by The Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1415), regs. 1, 22(7) (with regs. 5, 11(4))

[^key-9d07393f47dd8faa40a1c8bc657c9220]: Sch. 1 para. 57 excluded (8.5.2017) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions to the Mayor) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/470), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 18

[^key-9ddc8ccd1c053794a5ad868797f3367f]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (1.3.2017) by The Bank of England and Financial Services (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/80), reg. 1, Sch. para. 10(b)

[^key-9ef420fbfe86ac3f6b5d62598970e44a]: Words in s. 66(5)(a) substituted (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(5)(e)

[^key-9f202f8093fa26a8d8e3d6e7419d2862]: S. 49 omitted (25.5.2018) by virtue of Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 59 (with ss. 117, 209, 210, Sch. 20 para. 21); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-a03bbb50a03e26a976354d8f80105f43]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 7 substituted (12.12.2014) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), s. 7, Sch. 1 para. 19 (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3))

[^key-a081d1599d48966939946dbda3deb2a6]: Sch. 1 para. 37B substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 4 para. 60; S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-a0e0b494dec9b2ae93aa2a8d6815e031]: Act modified (E.W.) (23.5.2019) by The Buckinghamshire (Structural Changes) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/957), arts. 1, 15(2)

[^key-a435b3ab9af34311bb12ddcf4b65deee]: Words in s. 36(5)(i) inserted (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 22(1); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5

[^key-a5b8617cf8e2569ce3af5bc3e2d79075]: Word in s. 63(2) omitted (1.1.2013) by virtue of Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25), s. 52, Sch. 7 para. 5(3)(a); S.I. 2012/3001, art. 3(1)(b)

[^key-a5c33ee352ec627239b795fad55ffaa0]: S. 18(1) omitted (25.5.2018) by virtue of Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 57 (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-a64d52a153f1cd94ddebe3ea6a992f87]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (18.9.2024) by Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 (c. 21), ss. 45(4), 81(2) (with ss. 39(9), 43(7)); S.I. 2024/966, reg. 2(k)

[^key-a7efd074eade4866c8c031a0cf0fe3a5]: Words in Pt. III heading substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14(2)(j) (with art. 12)

[^key-a9fdf71f56478eaceac065f04a3f1ff7]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (27.1.2026) by The Building Safety Regulator (Establishment of New Body and Transfer of Functions etc.) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/20), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 20 (with reg. 5)

[^key-aa4e36239c6447fcdcc86a8b97829187]: Words in s. 46(5)(a) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14(2)(l) (with art. 12)

[^key-aa575f1bb842c5768d417eb93a45f92e]: S. 23(3)(n) inserted (27.5.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 102; S.I. 2013/1042, art. 3(l)

[^key-ab1d8ce181215332882244a76119cb16]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 399(3) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-ab1f31987d863ceebb0cb5305c34674d]: Words in s. 4(5) inserted (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(2)(a)

[^key-ab645fc498481b2333e4e95b107efaf4]: Words in s. 9(3) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14(2)(d) (with art. 12)

[^key-aca9decf73bd01edb97d59de000bd10b]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry for Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England omitted (1.4.2018) by virtue of Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 12 para. 45; S.I. 2016/675, art. 3

[^key-ad62987d07781f3a9b01b426d28152fc]: Word in s. 40(8) substituted (5.2.2026) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 70(8)(a)(9)(a), 142(1); S.I. 2026/82, reg. 2(c)

[^key-ad9352d2ea92e241e311206d4e6179c0]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 7 substituted (17.9.2025) by Assembly Members (Independent Remuneration Board) Act (Northern Ireland) 2025 (c. 5), ss. 7(3)(d)(ii), 10

[^key-ae03d0d96063fabec9a68da5e03f918a]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (1.4.2012) by The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Transfer of functions, Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/990), arts. 1(2), 8

[^key-aeb921c55a07eed202d3d53f200c5f85]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (25.6.2024) by Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (asc 4), s. 25(1)(a), Sch. 1 para. 38(a)

[^key-af1b29fe9d59ee90c4aa6300d1c218e6]: Words in s. 4(1) inserted (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(2)(a)

[^key-afa64bcade9f8f7c7e01918bfeaa0010]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 repealed (2.5.2012) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of Courts Boards) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1206), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 2

[^key-b03d3134da552b8a16bbebf3021019fa]: S. 52 applied (with modifications) (18.7.2015) by The Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1415), regs. 1, 18 (with regs. 5, 11(4))

[^key-b0c9dcb0d28ae7724b9eb1968b8359cf]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 omitted (1.2.2023) by virtue of The Health and Social Care Information Centre (Transfer of Functions, Abolition and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/98), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 9 (with reg. 3)

[^key-b0e828952264e3816c4124558ec479b8]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 399(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-b0ef60b9c7a1b1d8b2217b2d31ae8885]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 7 repealed (1.4.2015) by Legal Aid and Coroners‘ Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 11), s. 12(1), Sch. 2 para. 3, Sch. 3 Pt. 1 (with ss. 2(3), 9, Sch. 1 para. 3(3)); S.R. 2015/193, art. 2(e)(f)

[^key-b22a933b625adafabda0f8103b8d21c8]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry inserted (1.6.2021) by Trade Act 2021 (c. 10), Sch. 4 para. 39; S.I. 2021/550, reg. 3(c)

[^key-b2c9baac24359507331bc847e6a0560c]: Sch. 1 para. 15A omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 13 para. 6(31); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(g)

[^key-b2e4f2b84ffa0777718f26960005fa0b]: Words in s. 46 heading substituted (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(5)(c)

[^key-b334bcc0a212ec0820743cd9d9ec96bb]: Words in s. 4(5) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14(2)(a) (with art. 12)

[^key-b381f3a73f53d26551d60da8373613a4]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (31.7.2015) by Modern Slavery Act 2015 (c. 30), ss. 40(9), 61(1); S.I. 2015/1476, reg. 2(c)

[^key-b3b66e8c24b85348bdd8c98d6b87a14d]: Sch. 1 para. 50 repealed (N.I.) (1.4.2009) by Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 (c. 1), ss. 32-34, Sch. 6 para. 17(2)(a), Sch. 7; S.R. 2009/114, art. 2; and Sch. 1 para. 50 omitted (E.W.S.) (30.11.2022) by virtue of The Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/1174), arts. 1(2), 16(d)

[^key-b490cc2068015aca8ef960160d4fbe34]: Sch. 1 para. 53(2)(c) substituted (1.8.2024) by The Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/433), arts. 1(3), 4(2); S.I. 2024/806, art. 2(b) (with art. 28)

[^key-b4c1ce5b1d73bc1ec24b5eaefea3ccfd]: Words in s. 84 substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14(2)(r) (with art. 12)

[^key-b6105ffc88801a1f69455cf72eaacda8]: Words in s. 84 inserted (1.9.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 102(6), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1906, art. 3(a)

[^key-b64255287d9d42b3e68271fb5f70efc9]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry omitted (1.4.2018) by virtue of Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (c. 29), s. 124(5), Sch. 11 para. 29(4)(a); S.I. 2018/241, reg. 2(s)

[^key-b6ab2b761c85282244afb9ee195a0e77]: Act applied (E.) (18.3.2022) by The Cumbria (Structural Changes) Order 2022 (S.I. 2022/331), arts. 1(1), 18(2)(f)

[^key-b85061953b7bd752588357f89e5900a2]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 omitted (1.6.2025 at 2.00 a.m.) by virtue of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Act 2025 (c. 14), s. 12(1)(b), Sch. 3 para. 3 (with s. 13); S.I. 2025/598, reg. 4(b)

[^key-bbbaef4cb914d6ddbbda1baab17fc983]: Words in s. 11A(8) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 14(2)(f) (with art. 12)

[^key-bbdb7a7acd54b6f1f1091826aa21ec9b]: Sch. 1 Pt. 6: entry repealed (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 16 para. 58, Sch. 25 Pt. 26; S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(i)(j) (with arts. 9, 11, 14, 15, 17)

[^key-bcbdb83909bb25f48d8687ee02231551]: S. 62(1): saving for the effect of 2010 c. 25, Sch. 7 para. 4(2) (1.1.2013) by The Freedom of Information (Definition of Historical Records) (Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3029), arts. 1(1), 3

[^key-bccf35e8ea96a50f3984b1ecf78eff82]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (6.4.2017) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(5), Sch. 1 para. 21; S.I. 2017/473, reg. 2

[^key-bd772af9e7df414c2236981105831977]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (5.3.2015) by Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), ss. 9(8), 57(1); S.I. 2015/481, reg. 2(a)

[^key-bda873f20fa74954dbb9668caa91dd30]: S. 3(2) modified (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 3 para. 13(2); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5

[^key-be29bc0247164f8079cca0578fa4c37d]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 omitted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 20.4.2015 for specified purposes, 26.5.2015 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 21 para. 1(2)(b); S.I. 2015/994, arts. 5, 6(p)

[^key-be8d83426b5f89beb013956d6780f11e]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 inserted (1.12.2012) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 15 para. 69(2); S.I. 2012/2657, art. 2(3)

[^key-c02eaace255db1045e2b396654ac01a0]: Words in s. 5(1) inserted (9.12.2015) by The Transfer of Functions (Information and Public Records) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1897), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(2)(b)

[^key-c0b4b348e53fa867702844d005f18afc]: Ss. 11A, 11B inserted (31.7.2013 for the insertion of s. 11B, 1.9.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 102(3), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1906, arts. 2, 3(a)

[^key-c10d83293c995938e364da9204ab0272]: Words in s. 82(3)(a) inserted (1.9.2013) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 107(4), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2013/1906, art. 3(d)

[^key-c19e787a3f466590c6ddd1fd25ece712]: Act: transfer of functions (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), arts. 1(2), 3(1), Sch. 1(i) (with arts. 3(2), 6, 12)

[^key-c2b9491e7d977fe4dcdafdf26789db46]: S. 40(5A)(5B) substituted for s. 40(5) (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 58(5) (with ss. 117, 209, 210, Sch. 20 para. 52); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-c3107ffebba37dbca853ac55ebd08ba8]: Words in Sch. 1 Pt. 6 omitted (7.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(2), Sch. 8 para. 104; S.I. 2013/1682, art. 3(v)

[^key-c41bab562973914474c28d6cd886b46e]: Words in s. 40(4A)(b) substituted (5.9.2025) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 88(11)(12), 142(1); S.I. 2025/996, reg. 2(1)(b) (with reg. 4)

[^key-c4890ea93b3bcabc48506935f6b310a0]: S. 56 excluded (18.7.2015) by The Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1415), regs. 1, 22(7) (with regs. 5, 11(4))