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Offline vyper

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Ministers asked too many questions; tell commoners to shut up...
on: August 01, 2006, 01:30:43 pm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/5228140.stm

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The government is considering making changes to Freedom of Information laws to deter "vexatious" inquiries.

Ministers reportedly want to block difficult requests made under the laws, which have been in place for 18 months.

The Sunday Times published details of what it said was a leaked cabinet paper which suggests declining difficult requests on cost grounds.
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Offline aldo_14

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Re: Ministers asked too many questions; tell commoners to shut up...
Reply #1 on: August 01, 2006, 02:30:36 pm
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t apparently suggests that a flat-rate fee could be charged for requests under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, which is aimed at making public bodies more open.

This would have a "deterrent effect" and "inhibit serial requesters".

Such as the likes of Liberty or Amnesty International?  Or the media?
 

Offline vyper

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Re: Ministers asked too many questions; tell commoners to shut up...
Reply #2 on: August 01, 2006, 02:41:20 pm
Indeed.
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