Introduction to the Cafcass Publication Scheme
Under the Freedom of Information
Act 2000, all public authorities have been and are obliged to adopt
and maintain a Publication Scheme specifying:
- the classes of
information that it publishes or intends to publish;
- the manner in which the information is or is
intended to be published; and
- whether the material is or is intended to be made available
to the public free of charge or on payment.
The purpose of the Publication Scheme is to ensure that a large
amount of information is readily available to members of the
public, i.e. without the need for specific consideration under the
Freedom of Information Act, and to inform the public of the extent
of material that is available.
By readily available we mean that the information is available on
Cafcass' website, may be purchased from Her Majesty's Stationery
Office (HMSO), may be obtained from a public library or will be
supplied immediately on receipt of a letter or telephone call to
Cafcass.
We will aim to provide you with a response to any request for
information under the Scheme within 20 working days unless an
exemption applies or the request entails significant search and
collation.