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International standards: Right to information

It is increasingly being recognised that governments hold information not for themselves but, rather, on behalf of the public and that, as a result, public bodies should provide access to that information. This recognition is reflected in the explosive growth in the number of access to information laws that have been adopted around the world, as well as the numerous authoritative international statements on the issue. A number of international bodies have authoritatively recognised the fundamental and legal nature of the right to freedom of information, as well as the need for effective legislation to secure respect for that right in practice. These include the UN, the Organisation of American States, the Council of Europe and the African Union.

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Document type Issue and policy briefs
Language of document
  • English
Topics Access to information
Geographic area (spatial range)
  • Cambodia
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Myanmar
  • Thailand
  • Viet Nam
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ARTICLE 19 Headquarters Free Word Centre 60 Farringdon Road London EC1R 3GA United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 7324 2500 Twitter: @article19europe
Author (corporate) Article 19
Publication place United Kingdom
Publisher Article 19
Publication date 2012
Keywords Right to information,International Standards
Date uploaded September 17, 2018, 06:01 (UTC)
Date modified September 17, 2018, 06:02 (UTC)