Freedom of Information Act 2000

53 (1) The governing body of—

(a) an institution within the further education sector,

(b) a university receiving financial support under section 65 of the [1992 c. 13.] Further and Higher Education Act 1992,

(c) an institution conducted by a higher education corporation,

(d) a designated institution for the purposes of Part II of the [1992 c. 13.] Further and Higher Education Act 1992 as defined by section 72(3) of that Act, or

(e) any college, school, hall or other institution of a university which falls within paragraph (b).

(2) In sub-paragraph (1)—

(a) “governing body” is to be interpreted in accordance with subsection (1) of section 90 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 but without regard to subsection (2) of that section,

(b) in paragraph (a), the reference to an institution within the further education sector is to be construed in accordance with section 91(3) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992,

(c) in paragraph (c), “higher education corporation” has the meaning given by section 90(1) of that Act, and

(d) in paragraph (e) “college” includes any institution in the nature of a college.