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Storm of FoI protest puts government on back foot.(freedom of information)
Byline: Laura Smith
Storm of FoI protest puts government on back foot
Government plans to tighten freedom of information rules are to be reviewed in the face of widespread criticism that the reforms will curb the release of politically sensitive documents.
Just three weeks after the end of its first consultation on the controversial plans, the Department for Constitutional Affairs (DCA) announced a second public consultation on whether to take action to stop requests imposing a "disproportionate" burden on public authorities.
Campaigners have hailed the move as a major concession. Heather Brooke, author of Your Right to Know, told IWR that the move amounted to a "consultation on a consultation".
She added: "The government is effectively admitting it drew the terms of reference too narrowly. I guess they got such an overwhelming amount of criticism they are now backpedalling."
The government proposals would add the time it takes to read, consider and consult on requests to the cost of inquiries made under the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act.
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