Introducing the ‘Legal Leaks’ toolkit
Helen Darbishire2018-11-13T10:12:19+01:00Journalists play a central role in initiating and stimulating public debates but face constant challenges in accessing information from public bodies, particularly when that information relates to issues such as corruption and organised crime, violations of human rights, controversial international relations, environmental contamination, relationships with business and lobby groups, and the more sensitive aspects of EU integration. Legal Leaks helps to empower journalists to recoup their role as public watchdogs through exercise of their right of access to information in both their own country and other countries. The Legal Leaks toolkit has been designed for journalists working in any media