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diff --git a/app/views/help/about.rhtml b/app/views/help/about.rhtml index 5b1afbe87..19fbca4fd 100644 --- a/app/views/help/about.rhtml +++ b/app/views/help/about.rhtml @@ -70,6 +70,29 @@ to hear from you too. </dd> +<dt id="authorities">Why do you include some authorities that aren't formally subject to FOI?<a href="#authorities">#</a> </dt> + +<dd> +<p>WhatDoTheyKnow lets you make requests for information to a range of +organisations:</p> + +<ul> + <li> Those formally subject to the FOI Act</li> + <li> Those formally subject to the Environmental Regulations (a less well + defined group)</li> + <li> Those which voluntarily comply with the FOI Act</li> + <li> Those which aren't subject to the Act but we think should be, on grounds + such as them having significant public responsibilities. + </li> +</ul> + +<p>In the last case, we're using the site to lobby for expansion of the +scope of the FOI Act. Even if an organisation is not legally obliged to respond +to an FOI request, they can still do so voluntarily. +</p> + +</dd> + <dt id="focused">Why must I keep my request focused?<a href="#focused">#</a> </dt> <dd> |