Freedom of Information Act 2000

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is a landmark piece of legislation that provides a public “right of access” to recorded information held by public authorities in the United Kingdom. Under the act, a public authority is required to publish certain information and to make other information available to whoever formally asks for it. This […]

Civil liberties

Civil liberties are the fundamental rights and freedoms that protect individuals from arbitrary or unwarranted action by the state. They are typically established in a country’s common law and statute. Key civil liberties include freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of association, freedom of movement and freedom from arbitrary arrest. These principles form the […]