The Freedom of Information Act 2000, which came into force in 2005, provides, for the first time, a legally enforceable right of access to official information. This chapter examines the benefits of freedom of information and the scheme and scope of the Freedom of Information Act, examining how it balances the competing interests in the disclosure and retention of official information. The enforcement mechanisms in the Act are outlined and the ministerial veto power discussed. The chapter concludes by examining the effectiveness of the openness regime imposed by the Freedom of Information Act.
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