Open Government (Routledge Revivals)
A study of the prospects of open government within the limitations of the British political system
Published on 13. May 2013
198 pages
978-1-136-45179-9 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1987 this book considers the practical implications of increasing public access to official information in Britain, both from the perspective of increasing Freedom of Information and reforming Section 2 of the Official Secrets Act. It draws attention to the practical problems such changes would pose for both politicians and civil servants working in an adversarial system of government. It examines the effects of proposed changes on the conventions which are a fundamental feature of the British constitution. It also considers the political significance of reforms, both to demands for increased public participation in policy-making and to actual policies. Local and international perspectives on open government are included in order to provide an informed insight into an important issue of contemporary concern.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
1,42 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-45179-9 (9781136451799)
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Richard A. Chapman | Michael Hunt
Open Government (Routledge Revivals)
A study of the prospects of open government within the limitations of the British political system
Book
02/2013
1st Edition
Routledge
€62.60
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Richard A. Chapman | Michael Hunt
Open Government (Routledge Revivals)
A study of the prospects of open government within the limitations of the British political system
Book
11/2011
1st Edition
Routledge
€222.84
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
Richard A. Chapman, Michael Hunt
Content
1. Introduction Richard A. Chapman 2. The Parameters of Politics Merlyn Rees 3. Policy-Making in Public Patrick Nairne 4. Minister-Civil Servant Relationships Richard A. Chapman 5. Parliament and Official Secrecy Michael Hunt 6. Access to Public Records Michael Roper 7. The British Official Secrets Acts 1911-1939 and the Ponting Case Rosamund Thomas 8. Bradford's Open Government Experience Anthony Clipsom 9. The Experience of Other Countries Rosamund Thomas 10. Conclusion Michael Hunt
