Publication - FOI/EIR release

J.K. Rowling's criticism of the Scottish Government: FOI release

Published: 26 September 2024
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector
FOI reference: FOI/202400424984
Date received: 10 April 2024
Date responded: 2 September 2024

Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Information requested

Any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, WhatsApp messages, text messages, instant messaging, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendixes or other correspondence, relating to J.K. Rowling's criticism of the Scottish Government.

Response

I enclose a copy of some of the information you have requested, as set out in the attached Schedule of Documents. While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we areunable to provide some of the information you have requested because of FOISA exemptions. These exemptions are as follows:

Section 30(b)(i) (free and frank provision of advice)
Section 38(1)(b) (personal information)

The reasons why these exemptions apply are explained in Annex B of this letter.

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