Section 56: No action against public authority.

Freedom of Information Act 2000 · 2000 c. 36View on legislation.gov.uk

Part IV: Enforcement

This Act does not confer any right of action in civil proceedings in respect of any failure to comply with any duty imposed by or under this Act.

Subsection (1) does not affect the powers of the Commissioner under section 54.

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