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?
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.
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».
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.
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.
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
Basically, I need access to information to do my job as someone who is supposed to ensure the accountability of politicians, of public officials.
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Legal Analysis: Access to Decision-Making Information in Europe
This Legal Analysis, based on a study of the access to information laws in eleven (11) countries and that of the European Union, evaluates the extent to which these laws provide transparency of the documents needed to follow and participate in decision making by public bodies. A valuable resource for academics and activists alike, it has sections on the strength
Eurodietas a debate: riesgo de que 40 millones de euros anuales sigan sin control
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Solo el 40% de la información que impulsa las decisiones políticas es transparente
El Boletín| 07/01/2018 Español - La organización por el derecho de acceso a la información Access Info pide al Defensor del Pueblo europeo que exija al Consejo de la UE un aumento “significativo” de la transparencia en el proceso legislativo, con especial hincapié en lo que atañe a las posiciones de cada estado miembro en las negociaciones sobre leyes comunitarias.
Access Info calls for greater transparency of Council of the EU in submission to European Ombudsman
Madrid, 3 January 2018 – Access Info has recommended that the Council of the European Union significantly increase transparency of the legislative process, in particular by providing the public with details on the positions that EU Member States take in negotiations on legislation. These recommendations were submitted to the European Ombudsman’s consultation held as part of her enquiry into transparency
Interior clasificó la lucha contra el crimen organizado para zafarse de la transparencia
El Confidencial | 25/12/2017 Español - Durante todo 2014, los ministerios y las empresas estatales se afanaron en prepararse para la entrada en vigor de la ley de transparencia prevista para diciembre de ese año. Todos lo hicieron adaptando sus sistemas al Portal de la Transparencia y creando las unidades de información (UIT) para la gestión interna de las solicitudes.
European Ombudsman Decision: Commission should stop requiring requesters to provide postal addresses
Madrid, 20 December 2017 – In response to a complaint by Access Info Europe, the European Ombudsman has concluded that the European Commission’s practice of verifying the identity of persons making requests for access to documents by asking for their postal addresses is “disrespectful of citizens and their fundamental rights under the EU Charter” and constitutes "maladministration". The Ombudsman's formal