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Freedom of Information

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, you have the right to access recorded information held by the University of Liverpool.

What You Can Access

You can ask for any information the University holds that is suitable for the public to see. You can request information such as:

  • University policies and procedures
  • Financial reports and spending
  • Meeting minutes and decisions
  • Information on a specific topic, such as admissions
  • Research and statistics

If you ask for environmental information, your request will be handled under the Environmental Regulations (EIRs).

Our Publication Scheme

We proactively publish a wide range of information through our Publication Scheme. This includes:

  • Governance and our structure
  • Annual reports
  • Financial statements and expenses of senior leadership team
  • University policies and procedures

How to Make a Request

Making a request is simple. Just follow these steps:

  1. Search first. You may find what you are looking for by searching our website, our Publication Scheme or WhatDoTheyKnow a public register of FOI requests and responses.
  2. If you cannot find the information, write to us with a clear description of the information you need.
  3. Include your real name and contact details so we can respond. Requests under a pseudonym may be refused.

You can send your request by email to foi@liverpool.ac.uk or post to Freedom of Information Team, Legal & Governance, University of Liverpool, Hart Building, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5TQ.

What Happens Next?

We will acknowledge your request and aim to respond within 20 working days. If your request is complex, we may extend the deadline. We'll let you know if this happens. If we need clarification, we will contact you — the 20-day clock pauses until we receive your reply.

Things to Keep in Mind

We may refuse requests that are too broad, unclear, repeated, or if gathering it will be time-consuming. Some information may be withheld under legal exemptions (e.g. personal data, commercial sensitivity). You can read more about exemptions on the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website.

We will keep records of our FOI correspondence with you. We do this to meet our legal obligations and check compliance. See our Information Compliance Privacy Notice.

What If My Request Is Refused?

You can ask us to review our decision by contacting us at foi@liverpool.ac.uk. After our review, if you are still dissatisfied, you can contact the ICO. A review is free of charge.

Need Help?

If you're unsure how to phrase your request or what you can ask for, contact us. Email foi@liverpool.ac.uk. We're here to help.

Accessibility

We want everyone to access our information. If you need documents in a different format, let us know. We're happy to assist. Email foi@liverpool.ac.uk.

Last updated: 27 August 2025