Petition · past parliament
UK gov't should not repeal or diminish the freedom of information act.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
The government's plans, as reported, would create loopholes for current and future ministers to avoid fair and appropriate examination by the press and therefore the general public, resulting in diminished accountability and the potential for the abuse of power.
Why it was rejected
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Timeline
| 20 Jul 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jul 2015 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
23 Jul 2015
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