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The government is increasingly reluctant to answer Freedom of Information requests, but some departments are more open than others, according to Sweet and Maxwell statistics.
While the Cabinet Office refused more than half of requests in the third quarter 2009, the Ministry of Defence refused only eight per cent in the same period. HM Revenue and Customs and the Office of Fair Trading both refused 45 per cent, the Ministry of Justice refused 44 per cent and HM Treasury 32 per cent of requests.
While the Cabinet Office refused more than half of requests in the third quarter 2009, the Ministry of Defence refused only eight per cent in the same period. HM Revenue and Customs and the Office of Fair Trading both refused 45 per cent, the Ministry of Justice refused 44 per cent and HM Treasury 32 per cent of requests.
The government is increasingly reluctant to answer Freedom of Information requests, but some departments are more open than others, according to Sweet and Maxwell statistics.
Far-ranging month for the Chair of the Bar
Endometriosis Awareness North, a charity raising awareness of endometriosis and supporting those affected across the North of England, has received a £500 boost from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the most recent data on alcohol misuse in the UK, and the implications for alcohol testing in family proceedings
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, explains how tailored financial planning can help barristers take control of their finances and plan with confidence
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
A £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs has been made to the leading UK charity tackling international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders
Seeing the full picture – Baljit Ubhey OBE outlines the CPS action plan to tackle violence against women and girls, offering insights directly relevant to courtroom practice
Heritage as an anchor and a compass, finding our common humanity and embracing the power of the outsider – Melina Antoniadis’s lessons learnt
Switching from a physical blue book to OneNote is simple, secure and game-changing, says Elizabeth Bowden – you’ll wonder how you managed without it...
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Review by Daniel Barnett