Freedom of Information Act Policy

This policy aims to set out the obligations of the Commission to comply with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.

The Freedom of Information Act gives people the right to request, in writing, information from public authorities. It is intended to promote a culture of openness and accountability amonst public sector bodies, and therefore facilitate better public understanding of how public authorities carry out their duties, why they make the decisions they do, and how they spend public money.

This policy is also available in Welsh. If you would like the policy or a response to a complaint in another language or format (such as Braille, audio CD, large print or Easy Read) please contact our Correspondence Unit

To find out how to make a request please download the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Policy.

You can make a request under the Freedom of Information Act in a number of ways:

by e-mail: foi@equalityhumanrights.com

in writing:

For requests relating to England:
Attention: Correspondence Unit
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Arndale House
The Arndale Centre
Manchester M4 3AQ

For requests relating to Wales:
EHRC Cardiff Caspian Point
Ground Floor
1 Caspian Point
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF10 4DQ

For requests relating to Scotland:
EHRC
151 West George Street
2nd Floor
Glasgow
G2 2JJ

Related documents:

• FOI charging policy
• FOI Vexatious requests policy

see also:

• Publication Scheme
• Data Protection Policy
• Complaints Policy

Last Updated: 20 Oct 2015