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.com
Published on 2025-03-21