The UK’s unwritten constitution
Support for the unwritten constitution – the Whig view
Support for the unwritten constitution – the westminster model
Support for the Unwritten Constitution – From the 1970s
What is the British Constitution – Common Law
The Common Law – The Royal Prerogative
The British Constitution – Statute Law
The British Constitution – Constitutional Conventions
New Labour and Freedom of Information (FOI)
New Labour and Local Government
New Labour and Monetary Policy
New Labour and Political Parties
The Freedom of Information Act, 2000 gives a right for the public to access information held by all public bodies, except for a few areas such as the intelligence services.
There are, however, lots of detailed exemptions and public bodies can argue that, on balance, the public interest is against disclosure of information.
There is a right of appeal to an Information Commissioner if public authorities fail to disclose.
