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.
June 25, 2007
Journalists provide one in ten FOI requests
New survey reveals requests from reporters are more complex and take longer to process
June 25, 2007
True cost of health negligence claims revealed by reporter's FOI probe
Tip-off about a recent claim led Gazette man to make further inquiries…
June 25, 2007
New laws help weekly paper ferret out stories
FoI Act ‘valuable tool for reporters and great source of information for readers’
June 25, 2007
Have you made a Freedom of Information request to the police?
Feedback sought for study into the effectiveness of new Act
June 25, 2007
Chief reporter wins access to financial dealings despite failed FOI request
“FOI Act not the only way of wringing details out of councils”
June 25, 2007
Police overtime bill uncovered by FOI request
Political editor uses information tool to find the real cost of the scramble for election votes
June 25, 2007
Evening paper wins apology over FOI censoring
Passage cut from minutes should have been disclosed
June 25, 2007
Evening Press uncovers 'stealth tax' on motorists
Freedom of Information Act is helping York paper “dig beneath the surface”
June 25, 2007
MEN left wanting more after test on new FOI laws
Authorities failed to fully answer questions in eight out of 15 cases
June 25, 2007
FoI success for North East weekly
“Democracy is best served by openness and disclosure” – editor
June 25, 2007
Cost of council trips abroad revealed after newspaper's FOI probe
New laws help political journalist discover where taxpayers money is being spent
June 25, 2007
Home Office supplies FOI answer within two hours
North East paper ready to claim record after prison’s ‘commercial secrets’ are revealed
June 25, 2007
Political editor puts FOI Act to the test
Compare Post man’s results with your own efforts to scour official records
June 25, 2007
FOI Act helps news group keep check on Government quango spending
Political editor reveals how much public money is spent on corporate hospitality and entertainment
June 25, 2007
FOI FAQ
How it operates and how to use it – we answer your questions here
