Should people pay to submit Freedom of Information requests? - Manx Newscast
Should people pay to submit Freedom of Information requests? - Manx Newscast
The UK government proposes charging for Freedom of Information requests to manage rising processing times. This consultation on cost limits highlights a critical tension: balancing administrative efficiency with the public’s right to transparent access. Such shifts threaten the core open data principle of removing barriers to information, potentially hindering accountability.
Source: manxradio.comPublished on 2025-03-21
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