Items from the DA Archives:

The Freedom of Information Act

The Freedom of Information Act has come into force. It will open up citizen’s access to official information – but there are 36 categories of information that will or may be withheld. Read our full analysis of the new regime for access to official information. Also here, electoral reform – evidence for the UK from Australia, New Zealand, Germany; cronyism in appointments to quangos; government spin; economic and social rights.