Consultation on reform of FOI laws

A consultation on the future of freedom of information (FOI) legislation has been launched.

Views are being sought from public bodies and organisations on how to improve the system.

It aims to assess whether additional third sector bodies and private businesses should be brought within the scope of FOI laws if they carry out work for the public sector or receive government funds.

The Access to Information Rights in Scotland consultation also looks at what information should be published proactively by the Scottish Government and public authorities.

George Adam, minister for parliamentary business, said: "Scotland has the most robust FOI laws in the UK.

"We want to build on this further by engaging with people and organisations on the development of information rights.”

The consultation will close on March 14.