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The impact of the freedom of information act on central government in the UK Does FOI work? /

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.

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Main Authors: Hazell, Robert
Group Author: Worthy, Ben; Glover, Mark
Published:
Literature type: Electronic Software eBook
Language: English
Series: Understanding governance
Subjects:
Freedom of information > Great Britain
Freedom of information & freedom of speech > United Kingdom, Great Britain
Central government > United Kingdom, Great Britain
Politics and Government
Online Access: http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230281998
Summary: 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.
Item Description: Electronic book text.
Epublication based on: 9780230250345, 2010.
Carrier Form: 352 p. : 21 b&w, ill., 58 37.
ISBN: 9780230250345
9780230281998 :
0230281990 :
CLC: D082
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 L

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