Resources 'United Kingdom'
The Information Commissioner's Office is a UK independent supervisory authority which oversees and enforces compliance with the UK Data Protection Act (1998) and Freedom of Information Act (2000).…
Some exemptions to public authority obligations to respond to information requests are subject to a public interest test (eg Aarhus Convention, Art. 4, paragraph 4). Such a test requires the decision…
The UK Freedom of Information Act 2000 is intended to promote a culture of openness and accountability amongst public authorities by providing people with rights of access to the information held by…
A publication scheme is both a public commitment to make certain information available and a guide to how that information can be obtained. In the UK publication schemes must be approved by the…
The Centre for Public Scrutiny has been created to promote the value of scrutiny in modern and effective government. To improve the quality of public services, the Centre seeks to create a…
Subtitled 'Important media for social science research broadcasting', this ESRC publication examines how media from current affairs programming to 'chat shows' can be used effectively to disseminate…
The Active Citizenship Centre promotes research that demonstrates the value of civil renewal and inform policymaking in this area. The Centre showcases good practice examples of civil renewal in the…
This publication provides practical guidelines on how to develop a media strategy that will enable researchers and research institutions to have a greater impact on national debate. It shows how the…
This ESRC Seminar Series aims to consider the possibilities and limits of citizenship as a way of promoting sustainability. The series brings together a range of disciplinary and practitioner…
Subtitled 'Encourage more communication between academics and policymakers', this booklet offers advice on how to identify and influence policymakers in government in the UK and at the European level…
