Belgium
Name of law: Law N° 94-1724 of 11 April 1994 on the Publicity of the Administration (Federal level law)
First adopted: 1994
Last modified: 2010-03
RTI Rating last updated: 2011-09
First adopted: 1994
Last modified: 2010-03
RTI Rating last updated: 2011-09
Introduction
Like many Western European states, Belgium has a relatively outdated right to information law. The law lacks key components of a strong RTI law, including an adequate system of independent administrative appeals, sanctions for RTI-related misconduct, protections for good faith disclosures and any promotional measures. Other crucial elements are also absent, such as a requirement to provide notice upon receipt of a request, a harm test for exceptions and a provision stating that the RTI law overrides provisions in other laws. The law is also available in its French original here.Local Expert: Dirk Voorhoof.
| id | Section | Points | Max score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Right of Access | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Scope | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | Requesting Procedures | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | Exceptions & Refusal | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | Appeals | 11 | 30 |
| 6 | Sanctions & Protections | 0 | 8 |
| 7 | Promotional Measures | 0 | 16 |
| ∑ = 59 | ∑ = 150 |
| Section | I | Description | Scoring instructions | Max score | Findings | Points | Article | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Right of Access |
1 | The legal framework (including jurisprudence) recognises a fundamental right of access to information. | Score 0 for no constitutional right to information, 1 point for a limited constitutional right, 2 points for full constitutional recognition of a public right of access to information. | 2 | YES | 2 | Article 32 of the Constitution was amended in 1993 to include a right of access to documents held by the government: "Everyone has the right to consult any administrative document and to have a copy made, except in the cases and conditions stipulated by the laws, decrees, or rulings referred to in Article 134." | The Constitution of Belgium (English version) can be found here. |
1. Right of Access |
2 | The legal framework creates a specific presumption in favour of access to all information held by public authorities, subject only to limited exceptions. | No=0, Partially=1, Yes=2 | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
1. Right of Access |
3 | The legal framework contains a specific statement of principles calling for a broad interpretation of the RTI law. The legal framework emphasises the benefits of the right to information. | One point for each characteristic. | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
2. Scope |
4 | Everyone (including non-citizens and legal entities) has the right to file requests for information. | Score 0 point if only residents/citizens; 1 point for all natural persons; 1 point for legal persons. | 2 | YES | 2 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 4: "Le droit de consulter un document administratif d'une autorité administrative fédérale et de recevoir une copie du document consiste en ce que chacun, selon les conditions prévues par la présente loi, peut prendre connaissance sur place de tout document administratif, obtenir des explications à son sujet et en recevoir communication sous forme de copie." | The law says that "everyone"("chacun") can consult and have a copy of an administrative document. |
2. Scope |
5 | The right of access applies to all material held by or on behalf of public authorities which is recorded in any format, regardless of who produced it. | Score 1-3 points if limited definition of information information such as not "internal documents" or databases excluded, 4 points for all information with no exceptions. | 4 | YES | 4 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 1.b.2: "Document administratif : toute information, sous quelque forme que ce soit, dont une autorité administrative dispose". | The law defines "document" as all information in any format. |
2. Scope |
6 | Requesters have a right to access both information and records/documents (i.e. a right both to ask for information and to apply for specific documents). | Score 1 point for only documents, 1 point for information. | 2 | YES | 2 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 1.b.2 (see above) and Art. 4. "Le droit de ... obtenir des explications à son sujet et en recevoir communication sous forme de copie." | The law mentions the right of access to all informtion in any format. Article 4 also includes a right to receive "explanations" which is taken to include information more broadly. |
2. Scope |
7 | The right of access applies to the executive branch with no bodies or classes of information excluded.This includes executive (cabinet) and administration including all ministries, departments, local government, public schools, public health care bodies, the police, the armed forces, security services, and bodies owned or controlled by the above. | Score 4 points for central government agencies covered: 1 for the head of state, 1 for ministries, 1 for other non-statutory agencies created by the ministries, 1 for state and local government if the government is unitary. If it´s a federalist system, 2 points for the non-statutory agencies. This can be determined by examining the length and thoroughness of the list, if such a schedule exists. Score 1 point for the archives. Add three points and deduct 1 for each exempted central agency (such as the armed forces, police, etc). | 8 | Partially | 7 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 1.b: "aux autorités administratives autres que les autorités administratives fédérales, mais uniquement dans la mesure où, pour des motifs relevant des compétences fédérales, la présente loi interdit ou limite la publicité de documents administratifs." | Article 1.b establishes that this law applies to federal administrative authorities. Article 11 establishes that this law applies to archives, excluding two of them which are ruled by the law on archives. |
2. Scope |
8 | The right of access applies to the legislature, including both administrative and other information, with no bodies excluded. | Score 1 point if the law only applies to administrative documents, 2-3 points if some bodies excluded, 4 points if all legislative branch at all levels of government | 4 | Partially | 1 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 1.b: "autorité administrative : une autorité administrative visée à l'article 14 de lois coordonnées sur le Conseil d'État;" | The law only applies to administrative bodies, which would include the administrative functions of the legislature. |
2. Scope |
9 | The right of access applies to the judicial branch, including both administrative and other information, with no bodies excluded. | Score 1 point if the law only applies to administrative documents, 2-3 points if some bodies excluded, 4 points if all judicial branch at all levels of government | 4 | Partially | 1 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 1.b: «autorité administrative : une autorité administrative visée à l'article 14 de lois coordonnées sur le Conseil d'Etat;» | The law only applies to the administrative functions of the judicial power. |
2. Scope |
10 | The right of access applies to State-owned enterprises (commercial entities that are owned or controlled by the State). | Score 1 point if some, 2 points if all | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | The law does not apply to state owned private bodies. |
2. Scope |
11 | The right of access applies to other public authorities, including constitutional, statutory and oversight bodies (such as an election commission or information commission/er). | Score 1 point if some bodies, 2 points if all | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | |
2. Scope |
12 | The right of access applies to a) private bodies that perform a public function and b) private bodies that receive significant public funding. | 1 point for public functions, 1 point for public funding | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | The law does not apply to private bodies. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
13 | Requesters are not required to provide reasons for their requests. | Y/N answer 0 or 2 points | 2 | NO | 2 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 5: ".... La demande indique clairement la matière concernée, et si possible, les documents administratifs concernés ..." | Reasons are not listed among the information to be included in requests. The list is incomplete since it does not mention a means for delivering information, but benefit of the doubt given. It would be better, however, if reasons were explicitly not required. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
14 | Requesters are only required to provide the details necessary for identifying and delivering the information (i.e. some form of address for delivery). | Score Max 2 points and deduct if requesters are required to give any of the following: ID number, telephone number, residential address, etc. | 2 | YES | 2 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 5: "La consultation d'un document administratif, les explications y relative ou sa communication sous forme de copie ont lieu sur demande. La demande indique clairement la matière concernée, et si possible, les documents administratifs concernés, et est adressée par écrit à l'autorité administrative fédérale compétente, même si celleci a déposé le document aux archives." | Requesters are only required to indicate clearly the topic and, if possible, the documents requested. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
15 | There are clear and relatively simple procedures for making requests. Requests may be submitted by any means of communication, with no requirement to use official forms or to state that the information is being requested under the access to information law. | Max 2 points. Considerations include that there is no requirement to state that the request is under the RTI law, nor to use an official form, nor to identify the document being sought. | 2 | YES | 2 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 5: "La consultation d'un document administratif, les explications y relative ou sa communication sous forme de copie ont lieu sur demande. La demande indique clairement la matière concernée, et si possible, les documents administratifs concernés, et est adressée par écrit à l'autorité administrative fédérale compétente, même si celleci a déposé le document aux archives." | The simply requires the request to indicate what is being sought. No additional limitations or formalities are imposed. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
16 | Public officials are required to provide assistance to help requesters formulate their requests, or to contact and assist requesters where requests that have been made are vague, unduly broad or otherwise need clarification. | Score 1 point for help in formulation and 1 point for clarification procedures | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | There is no clearly stated obligation on public officials to assist requesters. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
17 | Public officials are required to provide assistance to requesters who require it because of special needs, for example because they are illiterate or disabled. | Score Yes=2 point, No=0 | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | There are no references in the law to those with special needs. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
18 | Requesters are provided with a receipt or acknowledgement upon lodging a request within a reasonable timeframe, which should not exceed 5 working days. | Score 1 point for receipt, 1 point for max 5 working days | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | The law does not require acknowledgements to be provided. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
19 | Clear and appropriate procedures are in place for situations where the authority to which a request is directed does not have the requested information. This includes an obligation to inform the requester that the information is not held and to refer the requester to another institution or to transfer the request where the public authority knows where the information is held. | Score: 1 point for information not held, 1 for referrals or 2 for transfers | 2 | YES | 2 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 5: "La consultation d'un document administratif, les explications y relative ou sa communication sous forme de copie ont lieu sur demande. La demande indique clairement la matière concernée, et si possible, les documents administratifs concernés, et est adressée par écrit à l'autorité administrative fédérale compétente, même si celleci a déposé le document aux archives." | The law clearly states that when the request is addressed to a body which does not hold the information, it should refer the requester to the correct body. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
20 | Public authorities are required to comply with requesters’ preferences regarding how they access information, subject only to clear and limited overrides (e.g. to protect a record). | Score: 2 points for Yes, only 1 point if some limitations | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | The law does not take into account different formats. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
21 | Public authorities are required to respond to requests as soon as possible. | Score: No=0, Yes=2 points | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | The law provides the maximum timeframe only. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
22 | There are clear and reasonable maximum timelines (20 working days or less) for responding to requests, regardless of the manner of satisfying the request (including through publication). | Score: 1 point for timeframes of 20 working days (or 1 month, 30 days or 4 weeks). Score 2 points for 10 working days (or 15 days, or two weeks) or less. | 2 | Partially | 1 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 6.5: L'autorité administrative fédérale qui ne peut pas réserver de suite immédiate à une demande de publicité ou qui la rejette communique dans un délai de trente jours de la réception de la demande les motifs de l'ajournement ou du rejet." | Article 6.5 establishes that the time frame is 30 calendar days. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
23 | There are clear limits on timeline extensions (20 working days or less), including a requirement that requesters be notified and provided with the reasons for the extension. | - | 2 | YES | 2 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 6.5: "En cas d'ajournement, le délai ne pourra jamais être prolongé de plus de quinze jours" | The law establishes that the maximum extension is 15 calendar days. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
24 | It is free to file requests. | Score: No=0, Yes=2 points | 2 | YES | 2 | N/A | There are no fees established for making requests. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
25 | There are clear rules relating to access fees, which are set centrally, rather than being determined by individual public authorities. These include a requirement that fees be limited to the cost of reproducing and sending the information (so that inspection of documents and electronic copies are free) and that a certain initial number of pages (at least 20) are provided for free. | Score 1 point for fees being limited to reproduction and delivery costs and set centrally, 1 point for at least 20 pages free of charge or for fees being optional | 2 | Partially | 1 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 3 "Art. 3 Les rétributions éventuellement réclamées pour la délivrance des informations visées à l'article 2, 1° et 2°, ne peuvent excéder le prix coûtant." Article 12 La réception d'une copie d'un document administratif peut être soumise au paiement d'une rétribution dont le montant est fixé par le Roi. | Article 3 establish that fees can be charged for copies but only the real cost. Article 12 says that the King shall fix the rate for copies. Charging seems to be optional but there is no provision for free copies. There is a Royal Decree setting the tarrifs. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
26 | There are fee waivers for impecunious requesters. | - | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | There is no provision for fee waivers in the law. |
3. Requesting Procedures |
27 | There are no limitations on or charges for reuse of information received from public bodies, except where a third party (which is not a public authority) holds a legally-protected copyright over the information. | Score: No=0, Yes=2 points | 2 | NO | 0 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 10 establishes that "Administrative documents obtained under this Act may not be broadcast or used for commercial purposes." | There is a limitation on commercial reuse of information obtained under the right of access to documents. |
4. Exceptions & Refusal |
28 | The standards in the RTI Law trump restrictions on information disclosure (secrecy provisions) in other legislation to the extent of any conflict. | Score 4 points for a resounding "yes" and 1/2/3 points if only for some classes of information or for some exceptions. If the state secrets law is not trumped by the RTI law max score is 2 points. | 4 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
4. Exceptions & Refusal |
29 | The exceptions to the right of access are consistent with international standards. Permissible exceptions are: national security; international relations; public health and safety; the prevention, investigation and prosecution of legal wrongs; privacy; legitimate commercial and other economic interests; management of the economy; fair administration of justice and legal advice privilege; conservation of the environment; and legitimate policy making and other operations of public authorities. | Score 10 points and then deduct 1 point for each exception which either (a) falls outside of this list and/or (b) is more broadly framed | 10 | YES | 8 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 6 states the limits to the right of access to information | The law includes exemptions that are not in line with international standards: - people's freedom and fundamental rights - secrets established by law |
4. Exceptions & Refusal |
30 | A harm test applies to all exceptions, so that it is only where disclosure poses a risk of actual harm to a protected interest that it may be refused. | Score 4 points and then deduct 1 point for each exception which is not subject to the harm test | 4 | NO | 0 | Loi n° 94-1724. Article 6: "The federal or non federal administrative authority will deny the request for information if the public interest of the publication of the information is not bigger that the protection of the following interests" | |
4. Exceptions & Refusal |
31 | There is a mandatory public interest override so that information must be disclosed where this is in the overall public interest, even if this may harm a protected interest. There are ‘hard’ overrides (which apply absolutely), for example for information about human rights, corruption or crimes against humanity. | Consider whether the override is subject to overarching limitations, whether it applies to only some exceptions, and whether it is mandatory. | 4 | YES | 4 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 6: "The federal or non federal administrative authority will deny the request for information if the public interest of the publication of the information is not bigger that the protection of the following interests". | |
4. Exceptions & Refusal |
32 | Information must be released as soon as an exception ceases to apply (for example, after a contract tender process decision has been taken). The law contains a clause stating that exceptions to protect public interests do not apply to information which is over 20 years old. | Score 1 point for each | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
4. Exceptions & Refusal |
33 | Clear and appropriate procedures are in place for consulting with third parties who provided information which is the subject of a request on a confidential basis. Public authorities shall take into account any objections by third parties when considering requests for information, but third parties do not have veto power over the release of information. | Score: 1 point for consultation, 1 further point if original time frames must be respected and the law allows for expedited appeals. | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
4. Exceptions & Refusal |
34 | There is a severability clause so that where only part of a record is covered by an exception the remainder must be disclosed. | Score 1 point if yes but sometimes can be refused (eg: if deletions render meaningless the document) and 2 points if partial access must always be granted | 2 | YES | 2 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 6.4: " Lorsque, en application des §§ 1er à 3, un document administratif ne doit ou ne peut être soustrait que partiellement à la publicité, la consultation, l'explication ou la communication sous forme de copie est limitée à la partie restante" | |
4. Exceptions & Refusal |
35 | When refusing to provide access to information, public authorities must a) state the exact legal grounds and reason(s) for the refusal and b) inform the applicant of the relevant appeals procedures. | Score Y/N: 1 point for a and 1 point for b | 2 | Partially | 1 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 6.5: "L'autorité administrative fédérale qui ne peut pas réserver de suite immédiate à une demande de publicité ou qui la rejette communique dans un délai de trente jours de la réception de la demande les motifs de l'ajournement ou du rejet. En cas d'ajournement, le délai ne pourra jamais être prolongé de plus de quinze jours. En cas d'absence de communication dans le délai prescrit, la demande est réputée avoir été rejetée." | Have to give the reasons but do not have to inform the requester of the relevant appeals procedures. |
5. Appeals |
36 | The law offers an internal appeal which is simple, free of charge and completed within clear timelines (20 working days or less). | Score 2 points if the internal appeal fulfills these criteria, 1 point if an appeal is offered that does not fulfill this criteria, 0 for no internal appeals. | 2 | YES | 2 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 8.2: " Lorsque le demandeur rencontre des difficultés pour obtenir la consultation ou la correction d'un document administratif en vertu de la présente loi, (y compris en cas de décision explicite de rejet visée à l'article 6, § 5, alinéa 3,) il peut adresser à l'autorité administrative fédérale concernée une demande de reconsidération. Au même moment, il demande à la Commission d'émettre un avis. La Commission communique son avis au demandeur et à l'autorité administrative fédérale concernée dans les trente jours de la réception de la demande. En cas d'absence de communication dans le délai prescrit, l'avis est négligé. L'autorité administrative fédérale communique sa décision d'approbation ou de refus de la demande de reconsidération au demandeur (et à la Commission) dans un délai de quinze jours de la réception de l'avis ou de l'écoulement du délai dans lequel l'avis devait être communiqué. En cas d'absence de communication dans le délai prescrit, l'autorité est réputée avoir rejeté la demande. Le demandeur peut introduire un recours contre cette décision conformément aux lois sur le Conseil d'Etat, coordonnées par arrêté royal du 12 janvier 1973. Le recours devant le Conseil d'Etat est accompagné, le cas échéant, de l'avis de la Commission" | The article establishes the possibility of asking the authority that refused the information to reconsider its action. They have 15 days to answer. If they don't answer, the administrative silence is negative. |
5. Appeals |
37 | Requesters have the right to lodge an (external) appeal with an independent administrative oversight body (e.g. an information commission or ombudsman). | 1 for partial, 2 for yes | 2 | Partially | 1 | Loi n° 94-1724. Article 8.2 establishes the possibility of asking a commission for an opinion on the case but its opinion is not binding. | |
5. Appeals |
38 | The member(s) of the oversight body are appointed in a manner that is protected against political interference and have security of tenure so that they are protected against arbitrary dismissal (procedurally/substantively) once appointed. | Score: 1 point for appointment procedure, 1 point for security of tenure | 2 | NO | 0 | Loi n° 94-1724. Article 8.1 establishes that the King with the agreement of the Council of Ministers will decide the composition and the functioning of the Commission. | |
5. Appeals |
39 | The oversight body reports to and has its budget approved by the parliament, or other effective mechanisms are in place to protect its financial independence. | Score 1 point for reports to parliament, 1 point for budget approved by parliament | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
5. Appeals |
40 | There are prohibitions on individuals with strong political connections from being appointed to this body and requirements of professional expertise. | Score 1 point for not politically connected, 1 point for professional expertise | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
5. Appeals |
41 | The independent oversight body has the necessary mandate and power to perform its functions, including to review classified documents and inspect the premises of public bodies. | Score 1 point for reviewing classified documents, 1 point for inspection powers | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
5. Appeals |
42 | The decisions of the independent oversight body are binding. | Score N=0, Y=2 points | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | The 8.2 article establishes the possibility of asking a commission for an opinion on the case but its opinion is not binding. |
5. Appeals |
43 | In deciding an appeal, the independent oversight body has the power to order appropriate remedies for the requester, including the declassification of information. | 1 for partial, 2 for fully | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
5. Appeals |
44 | Requesters have the right to lodge a judicial appeal. | 1 for partially, 2 for fully. | 2 | YES | 2 | Loi n° 94-1724, An appeal can be lodge to the Conseil d'État | |
5. Appeals |
45 | Appeals to the oversight body (where applicable, or to the judiciary if no such body exists) are free of charge and do not require legal assistance. | 1 for free, 1 for no lawyer required. | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
5. Appeals |
46 | The grounds for an external appeal are broad (including not only refusals to provide information but also refusals to provide information in the form requested, administrative silence and other breach of timelines, charging excessive fees, etc.). | Score 1 point for appealing refusals, additional points for appealing other violations. | 4 | YES | 4 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 6.2 establishes the right to appeal in cases of refusal, incomplete or wrong answer or silence". | |
5. Appeals |
47 | Clear procedures, including timelines, are in place for dealing with external appeals. | Score 1 point for clear procedures, 1 point for timelines. | 2 | Partially | 1 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 6.2 establishes that the Commission has to answer in 30 days, on case of silence the answer is refusal. | |
5. Appeals |
48 | In the appeal process, the government bears the burden of demonstrating that it did not operate in breach of the rules. | Score Y/N and award 2 points for yes. | 2 | NO | 0 | Loi n° 94-1724, The law does not mention this obligation and the law recognizes the possibility of a negative silence. | |
5. Appeals |
49 | The external appellate body has the power to impose appropriate structural measures on the public authority (e.g. to conduct more training or to engage in better records management) | 1 for partial, 2 for fully. | 2 | Partially | 1 | Loi n° 94-1724, Article 8.4 establishes that the Commission may propose measures to the legislative power to improve the law or its implementation. | |
6. Sanctions & Protections |
50 | Sanctions may be imposed on those who wilfully act to undermine the right to information, including through the unauthorised destruction of information. | Score 1 point for sanctions for underming right, 1 point for destruction of documents | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
6. Sanctions & Protections |
51 | There is a system for redressing the problem of public authorities which systematically fail to disclose information or underperform (either through imposing sanctions on them or requiring remedial actions of them). | Score 1 point for either remedial action or sanctions, 2 points for both | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
6. Sanctions & Protections |
52 | The independent oversight body and its staff are granted legal immunity for acts undertaken in good faith in the exercise or performance of any power, duty or function under the RTI Law. Others are granted similar immunity for the good faith release of information pursuant to the RTI Law. | Score 1 for oversight body, 1 for immunity for others | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
6. Sanctions & Protections |
53 | There are legal protections against imposing sanctions on those who, in good faith, release information which discloses wrongdoing (i.e. whistleblowers). | Score 2 for strong protections, 1 for moderate protections | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
7. Promotional Measures |
54 | Public authorities are required to appoint officials (information officers) or units with dedicated responsibilities for ensuring that they comply with their information disclosure obligations. | Score Y/N, Y=2 points | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
7. Promotional Measures |
55 | A central body, such as an information commission(er) or government department, is given overall responsibility for promoting the right to information. | Score Y/N, Y=2 points | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
7. Promotional Measures |
56 | Public awareness-raising efforts (e.g. producing a guide for the public or introducing RTI awareness into schools) are required to be undertaken by law. | Score Y/N, Y=2 points | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
7. Promotional Measures |
57 | A system is in place whereby minimum standards regarding the management of records are set and applied. | Score Y/N, Y=2 points | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
7. Promotional Measures |
58 | Public authorities are required to create and update lists or registers of the documents in their possession, and to make these public. | Score Y/N, Y=2 points | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
7. Promotional Measures |
59 | Training programs for officials are required to be put in place. | Score Y/N, Y=2 points | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
7. Promotional Measures |
60 | Public authorities are required to report annually on the actions they have taken to implement their disclosure obligations. This includes statistics on requests received and how they were dealt with. | Score Y/N, Y=2 points | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
7. Promotional Measures |
61 | A central body, such as an information commission(er) or government department, has an obligation to present a consolidated report to the legislature on implementation of the law. | Score Y/N, Y=2 points | 2 | NO | 0 | N/A | Not mentioned. |
