Labour vows to extend Freedom of Information Act to cover private sector
A Labour government would massively extend the scope of freedom of information (FoI) law to cover private companies contracted to…
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New guidelines reveal legal obligation on public authorities and private companies to reveal environmental information to journalists
Journalists may expect to get better results when they request environmental information from public authorities in future. The Information Commissioner…
ByInfo Commissioner: Michael Gove’s ‘private’ emails are subject to FoI
The Information Commissioner has ruled that a private email account belonging to Education Secretary Michael Gove should be subject to…
ByNew guidelines for officials provide handbook for journalists on how to get around FoI delays
Journalists who get frustrated by delays and obstructions when they use the Freedom of Information Act have a valuable new…
ByWhen accessing those mobile phone messages might be legal
Journalists can request information from peoples’ private email accounts and mobile phones following new guidance issued last week. The Information…
ByFT: ‘Michael Gove used private emails which conceal sensitive information’
The Information Commissioner has “raised concerns” about Education Secretary Michael Gove and a number of his closest advisers over their…
ByReport: Murdochs to be questioned under oath, phone-hacking inquiry could be broadcast live
Rupert and James Murdoch are to be questioned under oath at the High Court as part of Lord Justice Leveson’s…
BySwindon advertiser editor quits after four years
Tweet Swindon Advertiser editor Dave King is standing down after four years at the helm of the Wiltshire daily. In…
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