Have you ever wondered if there might be more information out there about some of your ancestors? Have you ever considered what information might be held by public authorities? Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, members of the public are entitled to request information from public authorities. Some public authorities hold information that can be vital to family historians. This talk will look at how you go about requesting information under the Freedom of Information Act, along with case studies looking at the type of information that can be helpful to family historians. It will also address what you can do when things go wrong, such as when you believe a public authority hasn’t handled your request correctly.
Richard Holt is a professional genealogist and runs his own research business, Holt’s Family History Research. Prior to becoming a professional researcher, Richard worked in a number of schools as an Early Years teacher and senior leader. He has a deep-rooted belief that learning is a life-long endeavour. Richard also tutors for Pharos Tutors, teaching their Apprenticeship Records and Victorian Crime and Punishment courses. Richard is a Member of AGRA (the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives) and currently serves on AGRAs Council as the Associate Representative. He is also Chair of AGRA's Marketing Committee and co-Chair's the East of England Network.
Please note, if you are unable to attend the live talk it will only be available in the members download area until 15th June 2024.
