The politics of freedom of information : how and why governments pass laws that threaten their power /

"Why do governments pass freedom of information laws? The symbolic power and force surrounding FOI makes it appealing as an electoral promise but hard to disengage from once in power. However, behind closed doors compromises and manoeuvres ensure that bold policies are seriously weakened before...

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Main Author: Worthy, Ben (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2017
Series:Manchester Political Studies
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Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central