Regional lobby man wins FoI battle on ex-MPs’ cash
Victory comes after appeal to Information Commissioner
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.
Victory comes after appeal to Information Commissioner
Authority gains funds from machines not providing change
Newspaper’s FOI discovers 2,000 incidents force dealt with
Council sent packing over plans to make newspapers pay
South Coast council wants newspapers to pay for right to know
Reports on weapons system released ahead of tribunal
Police agree to name premises after information appeal
University calls for reporters’ views on impact of Act
Reporter to appeal to Information Commissioner over refusal
Journalists could benefit from sessions on legislation
Political editor used audit rules to search credit card receipts
Apology given after resident receives document denied to reporter
Officials used controversial Act to authorise surveillance
More information to be accessible to journalists and the public
Ruling means council must reveal planned sites for Operation Stack
FoI Act fans can see early days of fight for better information