Freedom of information: A basic right
The widest consultation is necessary to ensure the FOI Act lives up to the expectations of the rakyat, says Anil Netto. One of the most basic of rights in a democracy is the right to freedom of information. This right allows ordinary people to make informed decisions and enables them to hold politicians accountable. In […]
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Freedom of Information Council shouldn’t be on the chopping block
Crime & Legal Issues notebook We’ve long found the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council to be one of the most effective agencies in state government. That’s why it’s so disconcerting that the council has recently been put on the chopping block in Gov. Bob McDonnell’s Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring.
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