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The Ministerial Veto Overseas 
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This paper describes overseas experience with a ministerial veto in some FOI laws. It was submitted to the Justice Committee 1 which is considering the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Bill. |
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Freedom of Information: International Characteristics
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A paper given by Maurice Frankel at a seminar entitled Transparency in Europe for government officials from EU member states, organised by the Dutch Ministry of the Interior, The Hague, 15-16 February 2001.
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Freedom of Information and Corruption
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Three papers discussing transparency and integrity in government, presented at the Global Forum on fighting corruption and safeguarding integrity in the Hague, May 2001. Maurice Frankel's paper discusses the contribution to be made by Freedom of Information laws; Guy Dehn's paper explains why whistleblower legislation is important; and Mick Andersen's essay gives a personal perspective on exposing corruption in government. All three are in PDF format.
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Freedom of Information Around the World
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This survey of Freedom of Information laws around the world was published by Privacy International in March 2000.
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Open & Shut Case
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This article on the conflict between openness in Sweden and secrecy in EU decision making relating to Europol appeared in The Guardian, June 1996
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US Freedom of Information Act Reveals British Safety Problems
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July 1991. Press Release of the Campaign's report into the information about safety and environmental problems in Britain, kept secret here, but which is freely available from America under its Freedom of Information Act.
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Freedom of Information - The Australian Experience
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Lecture by Australian Senator Alan Missen to a meeting organised by the Campaign for Freedom of Information at the House of Commons, July 1984.
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