Freedom of information
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives anybody the right to access information held by public authorities, including central government departments. This means that you can make an information request to us.
Public authorities include central goverment departments like the Home Office, local authorities and councils, GPs and hospitals, schools and other educational establishments, the police service and armed forces, and other public bodies.
Note: the Act covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For information on Freedom of Information in Scotland, please see the website of the Scottish Executive (new window).
Visit the Freedom of Information pages
Responsibility for HMI Prisons moved from the Home Office to the Ministry of Justice on 9 May 2007.
If you are want to search for information released under the FOI Act relating to HMI Prisons go to:
- the Home Office FOI pages for info released before 9 May 2007
- the Ministry of Justice Requesting information pages for information released after 9 May 2007
