(20 Feb 2015, 7:59 pm)aureolin wrote
I don't think they are. I put a similar one in a good while ago, and lets just say that the response is favourable for enthusiasts.
By law, public authorities must respond promptly to requests.
Even if they are not prompt, in nearly all cases they must respond within 20 working days. If you had to clarify your request, or they are a school, or one or two other cases, then they may have more time (full details).
WhatDoTheyKnow will email you if you don’t get a timely response. You can then send the public authority a message to remind them, and tell them if they are breaking the law.