Hello all,
I'm hoping that there is someone out there with a wealth of knowledge on the
legal implications of failing to comply with the Lord Chancellor's Code of
Practice (well, I can dream!). I know this is a bit of a step into the
unknown as the act has not, as it were, been put to the test just yet.
Here's the background, and I'll try and be brief.
One section in this authority has failed dismally to maintain its records
for years. The consequence is a massive problem regarding document control
which will take thousands of pounds in terms of man hours to rectify. The
head of this section is unwilling to put money into a venture he sees as
being not worth it: his mental "risk assessment" of the situation is that
there will be very little cause for his records to be looked at under FOI.
I am well aware that his lack of physical or intellectual control over his
records does not accord with the Code of Practice, but is there any recourse
under law that he may find himself (and thereby this authority) falling foul
of?
Any advice would be most appreciated!
Many thanks
Claire
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