Commission on FoI receives 30,000 responses
Society of Editors requests chance to give oral evidence
Local journalists across the UK are striking blows for press freedom on a daily basis, whether by challenging wrongly-imposed reporting restrictions in court cases, tabling freedom of information requests to public bodies, or generally seeking to uncover information about how we are governed.
On this page you will find an index of all the stories we have carried about regional press newspapers, websites and journalists who have stood up for the public’s right to know.
Society of Editors requests chance to give oral evidence
Industry body submits evidence to Government commission
More backing for ‘Hands Off FoI’ campaign
Stories reveal value of legislation in ensuring accountability
Regional daily news chief says he is “surprised” by managing director’s comments
Industry body chief warns of “danger” of creeping restrictions to press in Scotland
‘This is what could be lost’ newspaper tells readers
Agency raises ‘serious concerns’ over way review is being conducted
Authority’s managing director says media use of Act defies its “original principle”
University delivers 6-page submission in support of Act
Commons leader is talking ‘arrant tosh’ says veteran journalist
Deputy leader Tom Watson “wholeheartedly” associates his party with scheme
News Media Association urges regional editors to fight move
Government plans to water-down public’s right to know
HoldtheFrontPage to give backing to initiative
Further critcism of commission reviewing Act as review continues