FOI & EIRAdvanced

Applying FOI exemptions

Explore how to assess an exemption and explain a decision to withhold information.

Who it’s for

FOI officers and reviewers

What you’ll work on

Identify the relevant exemption questions
Assess the evidence needed to support a decision
Draft a clear explanation for a refusal

Inside the course

Exemption tests

Evidence

Public interest

Refusal explanations

Make it relevant to your team

Tell us about your role, experience and the information you handle. We’ll agree the learning scope, delivery format and any preparation with you before booking.

A trainer is assigned after booking. We’ll confirm the arrangements with you; no particular trainer is promised for this course.