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1 The right of access to information Helen Darbishire / Access Info
Montenegro The right of access to information Helen Darbishire / Access Info @helen_access

2 2018  124 access to information laws globally – 27/28 EU
 Fundamental Right of Access to Information  Right in the EU treaties (2009)

3 Right of Access to Information
Inter-American Court of Human Rights European Court of Human Rights UN Human Rights Committee Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) UN Special Rapporteur Freedom of Expression

4 Right of Access to Information
Jurisprudence European Court of Human Rights Jurisprudence European Court of Justice Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents

5 Five Concerns / Recommendations
Law must apply to all information LFAI law must prevail over other laws Exceptions must be limited Strengthen proactive publication on decision making and accountability Re-engage Open Government Partnership

6 Hvala ! Thank you! helen@access-info.org @helen_access


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