From 62b5ac9fab138f17bfe8cfa7654af75ca341f55b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Louise Crow Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2016 15:48:11 +0100 Subject: Add generic example version of each required help page. --- lib/views/help/unhappy.html.erb | 116 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 116 insertions(+) create mode 100644 lib/views/help/unhappy.html.erb (limited to 'lib/views/help/unhappy.html.erb') diff --git a/lib/views/help/unhappy.html.erb b/lib/views/help/unhappy.html.erb new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6526b0f --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/views/help/unhappy.html.erb @@ -0,0 +1,116 @@ +<% @title = "Unhappy about a Freedom of Information request?" %> + + +<% if @info_request %> +

Unhappy about the response you got + to your request '<%=request_link(@info_request) %>'? +

+<% else %> +

Unhappy about the response you got?

+<% end %> + +

If ...

+ + + +

... you can

+ +
    +
  1. Ask for an internal review at the public authority.
  2. +
  3. If that doesn't help, complain to the Information Commissioner.
  4. +
  5. Either way, also use other means to answer your question.
  6. +
+ +

1. Asking for an internal review #

+ +

+ <% if @info_request %> + <%= link_to "Request an internal review", new_request_followup_path(:request_id => @info_request.id) + "?internal_review=1#followup", :class => 'link_button_green request-internal-review-action' %> and then write a message asking the authority to review your request. + <% else %> + At the bottom of the relevant request page on <%= site_name %> choose + "request an internal review". Then write a message asking for an internal + review of your request. You may want to include a link to the + request page, to make it clear which request you are talking about. + <% end %> +

+ +

Internal reviews should be quick. If one takes longer than 20 working days + then the authority should write and let you know, and it should never take + longer than 40 working days (see this + good + practice guide). + You will then either get the information that + you originally requested, or you will be told that the review upholds the + original decision. +

+ +

2. Complaining to the Information Commissioner #

+ +

If you are still unhappy after the public authority has done their internal review, + then you can complain to the Information Commissioner. To do this read + Complaints about Freedom of Information + on the Information Commissioner's website. If you requested information from a Scottish + authority, then appeal + to the Scottish Information Commissioner. +

+ +

To make it easier to send the relevant information to the + Information Commissioner, either + <% if @info_request %> + include a link to your request + <%=h request_url(@info_request) %> + <% else %> + include a link to your request on <%= site_name %> +<% end %> +in your complaint or print out the whole page of your request and all attachments. +

+ +

<%= site_name %> has no special facilities for handling a request at this stage - it + passes into the Information Commissioner's system. You can leave annotations on your + request keeping people informed of progress.

+ +

A warning. There is a backlog of work at the Information Commissioner, and + it can take literally years to get resolution from them. If you reach this point, + you should accept that you won't get the information quickly by this means. Maybe + you want to help the fight to improve Freedom of Information, or maybe + getting the information slowly is still worthwhile. You can also try and + get the information by other means...

+ +

3. Using other means to answer your question #

+ +

You can try persuing your problem or your research in other ways.

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