Constitutional Provisions for Access to Information
Helen Darbishire2021-03-04T13:40:32+01:00What is a constitution? A constitution is the basic law of a given country. It lays out the formal structure of the state, defining the central governments powers and institutions. Moreover, it specifies the relationship between the central government and other levels. Additionally, the constitution establishes the rights of citizens and thereby creates limits on the government. How many of the 47 countries within the Council of Europe have a constitutional provision on access to information? 25 of the member states of the Council of European have a constitutional provision on access to information. Where can you normally find the