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• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 2003
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 246 KB
• Volume: 19
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0267-3649
• DOI: 10.1016/s0267-3649(03)00114-6

✦ Synopsis

A further 29 public bodies have been added to the list of authorities subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000, following an Order made in November. A wide range of public authorities, from central government departments to primary schools and hospitals are covered by the Act, whose provisions are being brought into force in stages between November 2002 and January 2005. Further public bodies, such as the 29 specified in the Order laid, can be added at any time. Yvette Cooper, Minister in the Lord Chancellor's Department with a lead role on FOI, said: I am pleased that we are increasing the number of public bodies that will be required to become more open and accountable under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. This Order represents a further step in opening up information to members of the public and demonstrates the Government's continuing work in bringing the Freedom of Information Act into force.