Document (#19415)

Author

Baxter, R.

Title

¬A Freedom of Information Act for the UK

Source

Burisa. 1997, no.130, Oct, S.5-7

Year

1997

Abstract

The new Labour government has promised freedom of information legislation for the UK. Considers the issues involved which include: the type of information public bodies must supply; whether it is possible for a public body to withhold information; the period within which the public body must respond; and whether the public body is permitted to charge. Describes current UK practices regarding access to information

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