By Tony Connelly

A review into the Freedom of Information Act will consider whether to begin charging for requests which campaigners warn would serious harm the industry.

An independent commission established by the government will examine a range of options as a means of levitating the “burden” the act places on public authorities.

The Independent Commission on Freedom of Information, which was set up in July, today launched a public call for evidence which it will take into consideration before publishing its findings by the end of the year.

It is chaired by Lord Burns and includes former Labour foreign secretary Jack Straw, former Conservative leader Read full story ›

Source: The Drum