Tag Archives: Freedom of Information Act

How to write transparent investigation reports

Posted on June 5, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

In the age of Freedom of Information, public sector organisations, including the police, have to be prepared to respond to FOI requests for how they conduct investigations.  For some organisations and some situations, the investigation report is made public such … Continue reading →

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Is quality or timeliness the key to FOIA success?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

Is quality or timeliness the key to FOIA success? If you work with freedom of information, you face an eternal debate: is it better to have a lower quality response on time or a complete response that is overdue. In … Continue reading →

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The myth of the Transparent Executive?

Posted on April 14, 2012 by lawrence serewicz

In recent years, there has developed a belief that transparency is good for corporations.  The corporations benefit by letting shareholders, stakeholders, and customers know more about the company, how it operates, and what it intends to do.  The information provides … Continue reading →

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