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Blair's information legacy.(Tony Blair)(Chronology)(Brief article)

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| June 04, 2007 | Smith, Laura | COPYRIGHT 2007 Incisive Media, published with the permission of Incisive Media. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Laura Smith

information legacy

After 10 years of Tony Blair, the public mistrusts government information more than ever.

1997: Labour makes manifesto commitment to introduce a Freedom of Information Act. After its election, Blair government publishes Your Right to Know white paper.

November 2000: Freedom of Information Act passed, with five-year implementation delay.

1 January 2005: Act comes into force, ...

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