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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1735

Freedom of Information (Public Interest and Transparency) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to strengthen Freedom of Information laws so UK citizens can more easily request and obtain information from public organizations. It focuses on making government more open and transparent by emphasizing the public interest in disclosure, while also trying to protect genuinely sensitive information.

Presented by Tom Brake.
HybridLords1st reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading19 Jan 2016
  • 2nd reading