Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act has become a major tool for journalists seeking to uncover information about how we are governed. On this page you will find an index of the stories we have carried about regional press journalists who have successfully used the Act in pursuit of the public’s right to know.
April 19, 2012
Councillor brands weekly’s FoI requests a ‘waste of money’
Editor hits back at politician’s claims
February 6, 2012
Newspaper loses bid to reveal number of sex offenders
Request followed incident in village
January 23, 2012
Outgoing commisioner calls for more FoI powers
Parliament told too many requests mishandled
January 11, 2012
Daily launches campaign to uncover ‘hidden facts’
Editor talks of living in ‘a secretive age’
January 10, 2012
Newspaper to appeal to commissioner over Royal Mail secrecy
Company failed to release offence figures
January 9, 2012
Journalist reveals police forces failing to meet FoI laws
Some constabularies falling short of deadline
January 4, 2012
Daily reveals council cover-up on shops that break law
Traders who sold knifes to children not named
December 15, 2011
Weekly’s shock findings about children and drugs
Reporter asked for statistics for under 14s
December 5, 2011
Newspaper’s grim discovery about the cost of dying
Councils accused of imposing ‘death tax’
November 17, 2011
Ministers battle to silence regional daily over company takeover
Newspaper pushes for release of information
November 3, 2011
Council wants to charge for ‘complex’ FoI requests
Authority aims to recoup cash through fees
October 26, 2011
Daily uncovers high number of inmate complaints
Readers react to latest prison findings
October 21, 2011
Trainee reporter makes ‘bombshell’ discovery
Councils investing in cluster bombs and tobacco
