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Throughout the world, Freedom of Information laws give people access to government information. This hour, we look at how F.O.I. laws work -- and how they don't. | |
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More and more countries are introducing Freedom of Information laws, which give citizens the right to see government-held information. Over 70 nations already have an F.O.I. law of some kind. In this documentary produced for the BBC World Service, Laura Trevelyan explores the scope of Freedom of Information laws around the world. |
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Sweden has had a Freedom of Information law since 1766. In the United States, the F.O.I. law has been in effect for over 40 years. And in the United Kingdom, Freedom of Information has only been on the books for three years. The BBC’s United Nations Correspondent, Laura Trevelyan, continues her investigation of the theory and practice behind Freedom of Information laws. |
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