Hi , This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. This legislation has always been relevant to The Ferret and our mission to hold power to account and bring you essential investigations that are in the public interest.
To mark this important date we have spoken to Carole Ewart, convener of the campaign for freedom of information in Scotland, over on the FFS Show - our bi-monthly fact checking podcast.
But we’ve also continued
to bring you essential stories on some of the most important topics impacting the country. This week we’ve reported on the oil industry and their climate plans, the rights of migrant workers, and revealed that members of Scotland’s far-right possess weapons.
We have just put out a survey for Ferret members asking what we should investigate next - Brexit? Climate Crisis? Police? Edinburgh Fringe?
Join The Ferret and make your voice heard. By becoming a member you’re not just supporting independent journalism in Scotland, you are helping us shape it too.
On the week of the 20 year anniversary of Scotland's Freedom of Information Act, Sam and Jas speak to Carole Ewart.
On Ali Brian's week off, Sam and Jas take over the podcast to talk about The Ferret's most recent check and give you a look behind the scenes at how it was made.
Carole Ewart, Convener for the Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland, joins us for the interview portion of the show. We talk about the history of this piece of legislation, its modern day importance and how the Government may be dragging its feet in protecting this right.