What Are the Objectives of Freedom of Information?

  • Robert Hazell
  • Ben Worthy
  • Mark Glover
Part of the Understanding Governance Series book series (TRG)

Abstract

This book reports on a study to evaluate the impact of FOI. It asks to what extent the UK FOI Act has achieved its objectives. In order to assess its effectiveness, we must first identify the policy objectives. That is the purpose of this chapter.

Keywords

White Paper Public Participation Public Trust Public Understanding Public Body 
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Copyright information

© Robert Hazell, Ben Worthy and Mark Glover 2010

Authors and Affiliations

  • Robert Hazell
    • 1
  • Ben Worthy
    • 1
  • Mark Glover
    • 1
  1. 1.Constitution Unit, School of Public PolicyUniversity College LondonUK

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