Blackstone's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Blackstone's Guide)
Edition: 3Rev Ed edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; Oxford University Press
Published: January 11, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 350
ISBN-13: 9780199235780
Subjects: English law: citizenship & nationality law; Freedom of information & freedom of speech; Law; Legal Reference / Law Profession; Constitutional; Law / Human Rights; General; Freedom of information; Government information; Great Britain; Law and legislation; Public records
First sentence: In the common-law world, the United States was the first country to introduce freedom of information legislation, in 1996.
Description: This guide explains the mechanism for seeking access to information, the exemptions that, in certain circumstances, permit public authorities to refuse access to information, and the powers of enforcement available under the Act.