Freedom of Information and Universities

  1. Ben Worthy,
  2. Gabrielle Bourke

Article first published online: 23 AUG 2012

DOI: 10.1111/j.2041-9066.2012.00107.x

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Political Insight

Political Insight

Volume 3, Issue 2, pages 19–21, September 2012

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Worthy, B. and Bourke, G. (2012), Freedom of Information and Universities. Political Insight, 3: 19–21. doi: 10.1111/j.2041-9066.2012.00107.x

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  1. Comprised the Freedom of Information team based at the Constitution Unit at University College London. They have worked on various projects looking at the impact of FOI and Transparency in Britain and elsewhere, including the impact of legislation on Parliament and Local Government. This project was funded by the Leverhulme Trust.

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  1. Issue published online: 23 AUG 2012
  2. Article first published online: 23 AUG 2012

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The Freedom of Information Act has forced universities to become more transparent. While the effect of FOI on research remains to be seen, the new spirit of openness is already causing tension within the academy. Ben Worthy and Gabrielle Bourke report.

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