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The Impact of the Freedom of Information Act on Central Government in the UK R. Hazell

The Impact of the Freedom of Information Act on Central Government in the UK By R. Hazell

The Impact of the Freedom of Information Act on Central Government in the UK by R. Hazell

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Based on interviews with officials, requesters and journalists, as well as a survey of FOI requesters and a study of stories in the national media, this book offers a unique insight into how the Freedom of Information Act 2000 really works.

The Impact of the Freedom of Information Act on Central Government in the UK Summary

The Impact of the Freedom of Information Act on Central Government in the UK: Does FOI Work? by R. Hazell

Based on interviews with officials, requesters and journalists, as well as a survey of FOI requesters and a study of stories in the national media, this book offers a unique insight into how the Freedom of Information Act 2000 really works.

About R. Hazell

ROBERT HAZELL is Founder and Director of the Constitution Unit at University College London, UK.

BEN WORTHY is Research Associate in Freedom of Information and Data Protection at the Constitution Unit at University College London, UK.

MARK GLOVER was Research Assistant in Freedom of Information at the Constitution Unit, University College, UK, between 2006 and 2009.

Table of Contents

PART I: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION IN THEORY Introduction What are the Objectives of FOI? Whitehall and Freedom of Information Assessing the Impact of FOI in Britain PART II: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION IN PRACTICE How FOI Works Has FOI Led to more Transparent Government? The Culture of Secrecy Has FOI Increased Government Accountability? Civil Service Neutrality Ministerial Accountability Effective Government and the Quality of Decision-making The Cabinet System of Government Has FOI Increased Public Understanding of Government Decision-making? Has FOI Led to Increased Trust in Government? Has FOI Led to Increased Participation in the Political Process? Has FOI Met its Objectives? Conclusion Appendices Appendix 1: How Does the UK FOI Perform against Legislation in Australia, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand? Appendix 2: The Requester Appendix 3: Ladder of Openness and Participation Appendix 4: Methods Bibliography

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NLS9781349321247
9781349321247
1349321249
The Impact of the Freedom of Information Act on Central Government in the UK: Does FOI Work? by R. Hazell
R. Hazell
Understanding Governance
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Palgrave Macmillan
2010-01-01
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