The Freedom of Information (FOI) landscape in Scotland is at a crossroads. The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 enacted twenty years ago put in place a commitment to transparency and accountability as a cornerstone of Scottish governance. However, the rise of the digital age and the evolution in public services delivery has led to calls for FOI legislation to be extended. What needs to be changed in FOI law and in best practices to ensure they remain robust and effective?

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Scotland’s essential services are now a constant target for increasingly sophisticated cyber attackers. While the public sector is often the primary victim, the impact of these attacks cascades far beyond councils, health boards and emergency services. They can disrupt private sector supply chains, voluntary organisations and critical national infrastructure. The challenge for organisations in Scotland is to build a unified, cross-sector approach to defending the digital front line to minimise future major breaches.

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Over a third of people in Scotland live with at least one long-term health condition. However, fragmented services, variation in provision across regions and rising multi-morbidity mean many people face long waits, inconsistent support and avoidable inequalities. Scotland’s challenge therefore is to deliver a unified, cross-cutting framework of care that strengthens prevention, coordination and equity and turns strategic ambition into tangible change for patients and communities.

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