FacebookXInstagramYouTubeEmailWhatsAppLinkedIn
Empoderando al periodismo2021-08-30T12:55:14+02:00

EMPODERANDO AL PERIODISMO A TRAVÉS DEL DERECHO DE ACCESO A LA INFORMACIÓN

EL MANUAL ‘LEGAL LEAKS’ AYUDA A PERIODISTAS A OBTENER 
INFORMACIÓN USANDO LAS LEYES DE ACCESO A LA INFORMACIÓN

Why is the right of access to information important for journalism?

Journalists play a central role in initiating and stimulating public debates, but face constant challenges in accessing information from public bodies, particularly when that information relates to sensitive issues such as corruption, organised crime, environmental contamination, or relationships with business and lobby groups. The right of access to information and access to information laws have become a crucial tool in this context. They guarantee journalists access to information held by public bodies for their stories and investigations, enabling them to exercise their role as public watchdogs in our democracies.

A Guide for Journalists on How to Access Information

The Legal Leaks Toolkit, developed by Access Info Europe and n-ost, helps journalists access information using Access to Information laws. The Toolkit is available in a generic international version and can be adapted to the legal framework of any country. The existing national versions, translated into local languages, are available below. You can also read more below about our training programme and about how to contact
the Legal Leaks Help Desk.

Why do media experts think access to information is important?

Journalists, activists, and media experts speak about the importance of access to information in their daily work. Watch all interviews here!

That little detail in the relationship between journalists and sources, that little one, is so important that could change the way in which we tell stories.
Juan Luis Sánchez, Deputy Director of eldiario.es

It is extremely important that there is this mechanism that you can use as a journalist to say «Hang on a minute, you need to give us this, because we have a right to know».
Ana Petruševa, Managing Editor, Balkan Insight, BIRN Country Director Macedonia
It’s a great way to get stories, it’s a great way to fin out what governments in particular are doing, it’s a great way to find out where money goes, it’s a great way to prove accountability.
Gavin Sheridan, Investigative Journalist and FOI Expert

The right of access to information is very important for the journalists’ work; it’s important for everyday work, but it’s even more important for investigations.
Alexander Kashumov, Head of the Legal Team; Access to Information Programme Bulgaria
Journalism is about investigation, it’s about asking questions; but it’s about documents as well, as a proof for questions, as a proof for answers
Christian Mihr, Executive Director of Reporters Without Borders Germany

Basically, I need access to information to do my job as someone who is supposed to ensure the accountability of politicians, of public officials.
Marcus Hametner, Co-Founder, Forum Informationsfreiheit Austria

The Legal Leaks Project

Access Info Europe and n-ost are working to empower journalists through the exercise of their right of access to information.

We promote techniques by which journalists can protect the security of their data and of confidential sources of information.

Learn more about the project at:
http://www.legalleaks.info/

Trainings for Journalists

The Legal Leaks training empowers journalists to use their national freedom of information laws as a regular part of their work.

Since 2010 we have conducted trainings in Berlin, Budapest, Zagreb, Belgrade, Rome, Tirana, Milan,
and more…

Read about our recent partnership with UNESCO, and check for updates and new collaborations here!

Need help?

The Legal Leaks team has lawyers and experts in the right of access to information ready to help you with your access to information requests.

If you have submitted a request for information and it has been ignored or denied, we’d like to hear about it.

We will try to find a way to help you;
do not hesitate to contact us!

Cover photo: European Parliament via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

ÚLTIMAS NOTICIAS SOBRE EMPODERANDO AL PERIODISMO

18Sep 2012

10º Aniversario del Día del Derecho a Saber

Debate sobre la futura ley española de transparencia El 28 de septiembre se celebra el 10º Día Internacional del Derecho a Saber en todo el mundo. En España, este año tiene especial importancia, ya que se está tramitando la Ley de Transparencia, Acceso a la Información y Buen Gobierno. El proceso de redacción de este proyecto de ley, aprobado el

Read More
17Sep 2012

Vídeo sobre el balance de los grupos de expertos

Brussels, 17 September 2012 – Imágenes exclusivas para el Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) – Un miembro del comité directivo de Alliance for Lobbying Transparency and Ethics Regulation (ALTER-EU) revela cómo los lobbistas de empresa fijan su objetivo en los grupos asesores de la Comisión Europea, para influir en el proceso legislativo en su etapa más temprana CEO exige que se

Read More
12Sep 2012

Los informes ocultos de la Ley de Transparencia

Madrid, 12 de septiembre de 2013 — El domingo 9 de septiembre eldiario.es publicó en su página web informes relacionados con la Ley de Transparencia, Acceso a la Información Pública y Buen Gobierno, que hasta ahora habían permanecido ocultos a la opinión pública, con un artículo de Mar Cabra, cuyo texto íntegro puedes leer aquí. Entre estos informes se encuentran:

Read More
10Sep 2012

Portugal CIA flights

  Portugal’s role in the «war on terror» under focus as human rights groups request information about 39 suspected CIA flights 11 September 2012, Madrid/London – On the anniversary of attacks which lead to the «War on Terror», human rights groups Access Info Europe and Reprieve asked the Portuguese Government to disclose information about CIA flights passing through Portuguese airspace

Read More
6Sep 2012

Eurovegas: Lack of transparency leading to new financial fiascos in Spanish construction sector warns Access Info Europe

Madrid, 6 September 2012 – Transparency specialists Access Info Europe today denounced the tight secrecy surrounding the major casino construction project, Eurovegas, following today’s media reports that it will be built in Alcorcón, on the outskirts of Madrid. Expressing concern at reports that the company behind the project, the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, has made it conditional on a “confidentiality

Read More
Original content developed by Access Info Europe and is made public under a Creative Commons Attribution, Share Alike licence.