Statute
Section 8 — Freedom of Information Act 2000: Request for information.
Text of the provision Official document
Request for information. 8 1 In this Act any reference to a “ request for information ” is a reference to such a request which—
a is in writing, b states the name of the applicant and an address for correspondence, and c describes the information requested.
2 For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), a request is to be treated as made in writing where the text of the request—
a is transmitted by electronic means, b is received in legible form, and c is capable of being used for subsequent reference.
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