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How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes

• Overview

  You have the right to ask to see recorded information held by public…

• Organisations you can ask for information

  You can request information from some public authorities, such as:…

• How to make an FOI request

  You must make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request in writing. You can…

• If your request is turned down

  Some sensitive information is not available to members of the public. If…

Knowledge and Library Services (KLS) can provide support to conduct systematic reviews.

• Updated: 28 July 2025

Employees can raise a grievance at work when an informal solution is not possible - grievance procedure, mediation, meetings, appeals

• Overview

  If you’re a worker and you’ve tried solving a problem or concern…

• Grievance procedure

  Your employer should put their grievance procedure in writing and share it…

• Mediation

  Mediation is when an independent, impartial third party discusses a…

• Grievance meetings

  The aim of the meeting is to establish the facts and find a way to resolve…

• Appealing a grievance decision

  Your employer’s grievance procedure will set out: who you should submit…

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