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100 Question Campaign
The Coalición Pro Acceso puts transparency to the test Madrid, 5 April 2010 – In order to address the lack of transparency of Spanish public bodies and the lack of an access to information law, the Coalicion Pro Acceso today launched the “100 Question Campaign”. The goal it to demonstrate the need to for greater openness of the Spanish Administration.
Reform of the European Court of Human Rights
Reform of the European Court of Human Rights Access Info has joined human rights groups from around Europe in calling for the European Court of Human Rights to be given the resources needed to function properly, but not at the expense of other Council of Europe human rights mechanisms. This campaign is in response to planned reforms of the European
Right of Access to Information in Cyprus
The Right of Access to Information in Cyprus 28 February 2010, Nicosia/Madrid: In 2010 Access Info Europe, The Cyprus EU Association (KAB) and the Socio-Political Studies Institute (IKME) are launching a new EU-funded project to promote the right of access to information and public participation in Cyprus. Our goal: A full and functioning access to information law During 2010 and
Open Government Data
OPEN GOVERNMENT DATA What is Open Government Data? Open government data is about getting access to information held by government bodies formats that anyone can use for any purpose. Read more... Read the Beyond Access Report to know more about the relation between the right of access to information and the Open Government Data.
Request Process in Croatia
Summary: One Year Waiting for the Information Commissioner's Ruling Request sent to High Commercial Court Ministry of Justice Croatian Chamber of Commerce Outcome of request High Commercial Court: Referral to Ministry of Justice Ministry of Justice: Refused, but PENDING OUTCOME OF APPEAL TO INFORMATION COMMISSIONER Croatian Chamber of Commerce: Refused, but PENDING OUTCOME OF APPEAL TO INFORMATION COMMISSIONER Time taken
Request Process in Ukraine
Summary:The Freedom of Information Law Does Not Apply Request sent to State Registration Service (Click here) Outcome of request Information Refused Time taken to respond 5 working days (Deadline is 5 working days) Reason for refusal Another law overrides FOI law. The initial request for a copy of the full database of registered companies was sent by Access Info's partner,
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