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Office of Public Sector Information

Unlocking the potential of public sector information

Operating from within the National Archives, the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) is at the heart of information policy, setting standards, delivering access and encouraging the re-use of public sector information. OPSI provides a wide range of services to the public, information industry, government and the wider public sector relating to finding, using, sharing and trading information.

What is available on this website?

• access UK legislation (1987 - 2008) - print it out or read it online
• Feeds for new legislation - UK, Northern Ireland Scotland, Wales
• Power of Information Review - OPSI’s involvement, access to related documents
• apply to re-use Crown copyright information - Click-Use Licensing
• access the Government’s register of unpublished information - Information Asset Register
• Public sector bodies - apply to become IFTS Accredited - Information Fair Trader Scheme

Her Majesty’s Stationery Office

Her Majesty’s Stationery Office (HMSO) continues to exist and fulfill its core activities including responsibility for the publication of legislation and the management of Crown copyright operating from within OPSI. For more information on OPSI and HMSO please see the Related Pages menu.

Most Requested Acts

• Data Protection Act 1998
• Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50)
• Employment Rights Act 1996
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Children Act 2004