Secrecy leads to MP staffing scandal
Jan 29, 2008 Campaigns, Central Government, FOI in Parliament, FOI in the news
The finding that Derek Conway MP misused his staff allowance for years is the inevitable result of a decision taken in 2006 by Speaker Michael Martin to ban all disclosure of the names and salaries of MPs’ staff.
Way back in January 2005 I filed a freedom of information request seeking a full breakdown of the [...]
Data Protection Act makes a mockery of open justice
Jan 12, 2008 Access Laws, FOI in the news, Freedom of Information, Local Government
A decision by the Information Tribunal published recently has further fueled my belief that the Data Protection Act is the worst piece of legislation currently on the books. The Press Gazette reported the result of London Borough of Camden v Information Commissioner in which the Tribunal upheld Camden’s decision to keep secret the names [...]
FOI holiday news
Jan 7, 2008 FOI in the news, Freedom of Information
There were several interesting stories related to FOI over the break. I’ll be adding more as I have time and apologies for the lack of posts but I’ve been busy with other activities.
Monday January 7, 2008
EU grant cut for landowner whose gamekeeper tried to kill birds of prey …
The Guardian
A farmer in the Scottish [...]
