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Freedom of information: vital statistics

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06 May 2025
Issue: 8115 / Categories: Legal News , Freedom of Information
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Public bodies received 83,041 freedom of information (FoI) requests last year—an increase of 18%—according to the annual FoI statistics for 2024, released last week

The statistician’s note attributes most of this increase to the National Archives. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) received 4,755 FoI requests, and met the 20-day deadline in 90% of cases (4,257 cases).

In contrast, the Home Office received 6,320 requests and met the deadline in 81% of cases (5,134 cases) and the Crown Prosecution Service met the deadline for 800 of its 877 requests (91%). 

Issue: 8115 / Categories: Legal News , Freedom of Information
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