Freedom of Information Act 2000: Key legislation governing access to information held by public authorities and requirements for transparency in government communications
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation concerning the handling and protection of personal data in communications with government authorities
Official Secrets Act 1989: Legislation governing the handling of sensitive or classified government information in official communications
Public Records Act 1958: Legislation concerning the management and preservation of public records and official correspondence
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination and equal treatment in all official communications and dealings with government authorities
Local Government Act 1972: Framework legislation governing communications and dealings with local government authorities
Administrative Law Principles: Common law principles governing the conduct and decision-making processes of public bodies
Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960: Legislation governing transparency and public access to government meetings and related communications
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing formal communications related to legal proceedings involving government authorities
Civil Service Code: Guidelines for civil service conduct and communication standards in government correspondence
Government Writing Style Guide: Official guidelines for formatting and structuring government communications
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for various types of claims and formal communications with government authorities
