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An Overview of ARTICLE 19

Introduction Article 19 (stylised ARTICLE 19) is a British international human rights organisation that works to defend and promote freedom of expression and freedom of information worldwide. It was founded in 1987. The organisation takes its name from Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states: Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; the right…

An Overview of ARTICLE 19

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Scottish Government Publishes FOI Policy Objectives for 2024-2026

Introduction Following the Scottish Government’s consultation on Access to Information Rights in Scotland in 2022 to 2023 published in June 2023, they have committed to take forward the following non-legislative approach (or workstreams) to strengthen and improve the operation of FOI rights in Scotland: Workstream 1: Consideration and use of Scottish Ministers’ powers to extend coverage of…

Scottish Government Publishes FOI Policy Objectives for 2024-2026