Andrews, Sam, Skoczylis, Joshua and Woods, Joshua G. (2025) Counterterrorism and freedom of information: what stands in the way of data access? Studies in Conflict & Terrorism. ISSN 1057-610X (In Press)

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Abstract

Data is difficult to access for researchers in the fields of terrorism and counterterrorism studies. This can be improved through using Freedom of Information Requests. However, these are under-utilised, and we know little about request success rates. This article investi- gates the use of FOI requests to get data on UK counterterrorism practice. We submitted requests to 55 local authorities asking them to release their information sharing policies for Prevent. We found that while FOI is a useful tool for gathering data, there are indications that requests are being improperly handled, and that centralization responses could increase the difficulty of accessing information.

Item Type:	Article
Identifier:	10.1080/1057610X.2025.2559514
Additional Information:	This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Studies in Conflict & Terrorism , available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/1057610X.2025.2559514
Subjects:	Computing > Information security
Depositing User:	Sam Andrews
Date Deposited:	10 Sep 2025 13:36
Last Modified:	12 Sep 2025 10:15
URI:	https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/14057
Sustainable Development Goals:	Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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