Italy gets its first Freedom of Information Act – but will it work?
by Gianna Iacino
In May 2016, the Italian Government passed the Freedom of Information Act. The law foresees the right of every citizen to request information from public authorities without having to give a reason.
Italy just got its first Freedom of Information Act, requiring authorities to provide information to citizens free of charge and to give an explanation if denying it. (Photo: public domain)
The organisation Foia4Italy (Freedom of Information Act for Italy), comprised of 32 civil society groups, lobbied for the first-ever Freedom of Information Act in Italy. It will enter into force in December 2016.
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