Freedom of Information
The Attorney General wrongly overrode the decision of "an independent and impartial tribunal" when he blocked public disclosure of letters the Prince of Wales wrote to Government ministers, the High Court has been told.
A legal challenge to a decision which blocks the disclosure of letters the Prince of Wales wrote to ministers will be heard at the High Court today.
Guardian News and Media is to go to the High Court in an attempt to challenge a veto that Attorney General Dominic Grieve QC imposed to block the release of letters the Prince of Wales wrote to government ministers.
A High Court judge has refused to continue an injunction granted to Liverpool comedian Freddie Starr to prevent publication of what he says is a libellous allegation.
A Labour government would massively extend the scope of freedom of information (FoI) law to cover private companies contracted to do public sector work, shadow justice secretary Sadiq Khan said yesterday.
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has admitted he uses his personal email account to conduct government business.
Information Commissioner Christopher Graham has locked horns with the Government over its decision to veto publication of a report detailing the risks associated with controversial reforms of the NHS.
The Ministry of Justice said it is reviewing its policy on the naming of fugitives after The Sun today revealed that 960 wanted criminals are being given anonymity.
Northumbria Police has revealed details of an internal investigation into a rapist officer after a journalist took the case to a local MP.
