Second edition of YRTK: Call for input
Jan 30, 2006 Book Updates
A second edition of Your Right to Know is in the works, and I am keen to hear from any readers about improvements that can be made to make this next edition even better and more comprehensive. I will most likely be including an additional chapter on decisions made by the Information Commissioner and [...]
Article: Publish Sex Offenders Register
Jan 16, 2006 Articles, Law Enforcement
The sex offenders register should be made public
The Independent, 16 January 2006
By Heather Brooke
After a week of sustained pressure, ministers have finally admitted that politicians may not be the best authority for deciding inclusion on the List 99 register of those banned from working in education. They concede that an outside body should make [...]
Article: On the passing of the British public toilet
Jan 16, 2006 Articles, Local Government
The sad demise of the public convenience
The Independent, 2 January 2006
By Heather Brooke
So farewell then, public conveniences. It seems you are no longer convenient either to the general public in need of relief or local councils charged with your erection and maintenance. The Victorians made Britain the envy of the world for public toilets. Ever [...]
