Government to consult on Freedom of Information changes later this year
The justice minister Simon Hughes has confirmed that the government will carry out two consultations on the Freedom of Information…
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Former minister accuses judges of ‘misunderstanding’ will of Parliament by siding with Guardian on Charles letters
A decision by a Court of Appeal judge to lift a block allowing access to the Prince of Wales's letters…
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Media and campaign groups urge David Cameron not to impose ‘severe’ new restrictions on Freedom of Information Act
Prime Minister David Cameron was today urged to drop proposed changes to the Freedom of Information Act, in a letter…
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Scotland extends FoI legislation to arm’s-length bodies
The Scottish Government is set to extend the scope of its Freedom of Information laws to include some non-governmental bodies.…
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FoI campaign group calls for donations amid ‘urgent’ funding crisis
The Campaign for Freedom of Information is facing a short-term funding crisis following a series of upfront payments as part…
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Government under pressure to drop new Freedom of Information proposals
More freedom of information requests are likely to be refused as vexatious under new guidance, the Campaign for Freedom of…
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Guardian tells High Court: Attorney General made errors in law by vetoing Charles letters
The Attorney General wrongly overrode the decision of "an independent and impartial tribunal" when he blocked public disclosure of letters…
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Treasury set to reveal details of George Osborne’s Budget leak following FoI
The Treasury is set to release details about an embargoed copy of this year’s Budget which was released to the…
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