Benjamin Worthy
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4390937 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Benjamin Worthy |
| NOMBRES | Benjamin |
| APELLIDO | Worthy |
| FIRMA | WORTHY B |
| AFILIACIONES | Birkbeck, University of London |
| VERIFICADO | No |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 4 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 25 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 4 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2007 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2014 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
A Powerful Weapon in the Right Hands? How Members of Parliament have used Freedom of Information in the UK
This article examines the extent to which the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) is used by members of the UK Parliament to hold the government to account, compared with the experience in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and Ireland. As with other accountability mechanisms, FOI can be used for a range of issues. It is primarily a tool of opposition and can be a versatile weapon, useful in the right time and place. However, it does not significantly e…
Open House? Freedom of Information and Its Impact on the Uk Parliament
Not all parliaments are subject to Freedom of Information (FOI), and no one has studied what difference it makes to the working of a parliament. This article evaluates the impact of FOI on the UK Parliament by reference to its main objectives. It finds that FOI has made Westminster slightly more open and accountable; but it has not increased public understanding, participation, or trust. Westminster was already very open and other initiatives hav…
The Future of Freedom of Information in the United Kingdom
This article investigates the future of Britain's Freedom of Information Act [FOIA]. It argues that the UK FOI regime faces a set of unique opportunities and challenges that may decisively impact upon the shape of FOI policy in Britain. On the one hand, the increasingly assertive FOIA appeal bodies, constant pressure from requesters, alongside the more open habits practised within the Civil Service, may serve together to ‘open up’ government info…
Freedom of Information in Britain
Open House? Freedom of Information and Its Impact on the Uk Parliament
Not all parliaments are subject to Freedom of Information (FOI), and no one has studied what difference it makes to the working of a parliament. This article evaluates the impact of FOI on the UK Parliament by reference to its main objectives. It finds that FOI has made Westminster slightly more open and accountable; but it has not increased public understanding, participation, or trust. Westminster was already very open and other initiatives hav…
A Powerful Weapon in the Right Hands? How Members of Parliament have used Freedom of Information in the UK
This article examines the extent to which the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) is used by members of the UK Parliament to hold the government to account, compared with the experience in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and Ireland. As with other accountability mechanisms, FOI can be used for a range of issues. It is primarily a tool of opposition and can be a versatile weapon, useful in the right time and place. However, it does not significantly e…
The Future of Freedom of Information in the United Kingdom
This article investigates the future of Britain's Freedom of Information Act [FOIA]. It argues that the UK FOI regime faces a set of unique opportunities and challenges that may decisively impact upon the shape of FOI policy in Britain. On the one hand, the increasingly assertive FOIA appeal bodies, constant pressure from requesters, alongside the more open habits practised within the Civil Service, may serve together to ‘open up’ government info…
Freedom of Information in Britain
The Future of Freedom of Information in the United Kingdom
This article investigates the future of Britain's Freedom of Information Act [FOIA]. It argues that the UK FOI regime faces a set of unique opportunities and challenges that may decisively impact upon the shape of FOI policy in Britain. On the one hand, the increasingly assertive FOIA appeal bodies, constant pressure from requesters, alongside the more open habits practised within the Civil Service, may serve together to ‘open up’ government info…
Open House? Freedom of Information and Its Impact on the Uk Parliament
Not all parliaments are subject to Freedom of Information (FOI), and no one has studied what difference it makes to the working of a parliament. This article evaluates the impact of FOI on the UK Parliament by reference to its main objectives. It finds that FOI has made Westminster slightly more open and accountable; but it has not increased public understanding, participation, or trust. Westminster was already very open and other initiatives hav…
A Powerful Weapon in the Right Hands? How Members of Parliament have used Freedom of Information in the UK
This article examines the extent to which the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) is used by members of the UK Parliament to hold the government to account, compared with the experience in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and Ireland. As with other accountability mechanisms, FOI can be used for a range of issues. It is primarily a tool of opposition and can be a versatile weapon, useful in the right time and place. However, it does not significantly e…
Freedom of information (4 obras) · Law (4 obras) · Law (4 obras) · Ombudsman and Human Rights (4 obras) · Political science (4 obras) · Business (3 obras) · Public Administration (3 obras) · Public Administration (3 obras) · Government (linguistics (2 obras) · Law and economics (2 obras)