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UK government retreats on information bill.

Authors :
Ashraf, Haroon
Source :
Lancet. 6/5/1999, Vol. 353 Issue 9168, p1950-1950. 1/4p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Reports the publication of a draft of the freedom of information bill by United Kingdom Home Secretary Jack Straw in May, 1999. Statutory right of people to get access to internal documents from public authorities, including hospitals and the police; Proposals in the White Paper; Comments by Maurice Frankel, director of the campaign for Freedom of Information.

Subjects

Subjects :
*FREEDOM of information
*LEGISLATION
*PAPER

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
353
Issue :
9168
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1906520
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(05)77172-5
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