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Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Act 2017
Summary
This Act gives the public the right to access and view documents related to audits of local authorities and public bodies in England. It ensures citizens can see how money is being spent and how decisions are being made at a local level, promoting openness in local government.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means believing the public should be able to see documents about how local councils and public bodies spend money and make decisions. It increases transparency and accountability, allowing citizens to check whether their local services are being run properly and fairly.
A vote to oppose means
- —People might worry that making all audit documents public could expose sensitive information about individuals or businesses, or reveal details that harm local services. Some argue it could create extra work and costs for councils to manage public access requests.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading4 Jul 2016
- 2nd reading25 Nov 2016
- Committee stage7 Feb 2017
- Report stage24 Mar 2017
- 3rd reading24 Mar 2017
Lords
- 1st reading27 Mar 2017
- 2nd reading6 Apr 2017
- 3rd reading27 Apr 2017
Royal Assent27 Apr 2017
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