The Serbian National Assembly, in its Plenary Session on November 2, 2004, adopted the Law on Free Access to Information of Public Importance. The Law will enter into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette of Serbia.
The Law establishes the right of free access to information in the possession of public authorities (state organs at all levels, as well as legal persons established and financed wholly or mostly by state organs) to all without discrimination and regardless of intended use. Government agencies are to respond to applications for information "without delay" and within a maximum of 15 days. For issues regarding the protection of life, personal freedom, or threats against public health or the environment, the deadline is 48 hours. The Law also envisages exceptional circumstances under which state organs are not obliged to release information.
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