Freedom of Information, Publication Scheme
Adopting a publication scheme is a requirement of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to promote greater openness and accountability across the public sector.
The Publication Scheme describes the information the University publishes, or intends to publish. The scheme is not a list of the actual publications, because this will change as new material is published or existing material revised. It is, however, the University's commitment to make available the information described.
Canterbury Christ Church University has adopted the model publication scheme developed for the Higher Education sector and is therefore committed to publishing the information it describes.
Please click on the links on the left to read the full introductory remarks, and to view the complete publication scheme for Canterbury Christ Church University.
Information for Staff
Five key points every member of staff needs to know
1. You have a maximum of 20 working days to answer any written
request for information, including email.
2. If a request concerns your area and information can be
released, avoid complications by following the procedures in
Freedom of Information: A Guide to Handling Requests [FOI2]
3. Contact your line manager or supervisor if are unsure about
any aspect of the request, or if it does not relate to your area
of work.
4. Contact the Assistant University Secretary if you want to
refuse any request, it is complicated or requires a great deal
of work.
5. Remember all work documents (including emails) could
potentially be released under an information request.
The Assistant University Secretary, Robert Melville, is able to
give advice and assistance relating to freedom of information
(extension 2281; email:
foi@canterbury.ac.uk )
The following guidance and information is available
Freedom of
Information: A Briefing Paper
A brief overview of freedom of information
Freedom of Information: A Guide to Handling Requests
A guide to handling freedom of information requests
Freedom of
Information: Fees Charges
Usually information is provided free of charge, but there is a
fees charging policy for the rare exceptions
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Questions and Answers
A questions and answers paper that explores the context and
details of freedom of information
Procedures for Appeals and Complaints Relating to Information
Access and Handling
The procedures that apply when an enquirer wish to make an
appeal or a complaint relating to freedom of information
