The right of access to information is an important human right, necessary for the enjoyment of other human rights.
The right to information is essential for transparent and accountable government. The right of access to information makes possible the public involvement in formulating social policies and in the decision-making processes of governance
The right to information can only be effectively exercised and implemented on the basis of laws, regulating this right in accordance with international standards
Institution, which does not fulfill its obligations under the APIA and violates citizens’ rights under the APIA
Evaluation Criteria:
- Unfulfilled obligations for active disclosure of information and information management as stipulated by the APIA: no FOI official has been assigned; there is not a reading room; no internal APIA implementation rules; no Access to Information section on the web site.
- The institution does not respond to oral requests for access to information
- The institution does not respond to written requests – silent refusals
- The fees collected for the provision of information are not in compliance with Order 10 of the Minister of Finance
- The institution does not execute court decisions related to access to information
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