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118 results found for '"Right to information"' in Keywords.
Freedom of Information Committee on abolition of Official Secrets Act (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
An unidentified male Freedom of Information Committee spokesman outlines the need for a freedom of information act, based on the American model. The advantages are discussed, as well as the types of...
Philip Agee on deportation (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former CIA agent Philip Agee, about being deported from the UK to the USA after his alleged disclosure of official secrets. Male interviewer not identified.
Hillingdon Council court case (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified male speaker about a court decision relating to public inspection of official documents at Hillingdon Council following criticisms of its public spending and rates. Male reporter...
Jonathan Aitken on Official Secrets Act (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Jonathan Aitken MP on the proposed reform of the Official Secrets Act section 2 and his prosecution and acquittal under the act in 1970. He would like to see it applied to highly sensitive material only....
Hayes at the weekend (1977)
- Genre
- Discussion; Interview
Hayes at the Weekend. Brian Hayes is joined first by Sheila Cassidy, a doctor who was tortured in Chile by police, because she treated a political opponent of the new regime for injuries. She describes her...
Goodwin on accountability in the Met; Health Authorities and Water Authority (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Former GLC leader Sir Reginald Goodwin on lack of accountability of the London Metropolitan Police and the Health Authorities and Water Authority. The Met are not answerable to a democratic committee unlike...
Psychiatric hospital report (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Eric Moonman MP on Barnet Health Authority refusing to release a report to the public on unnecessary drugging and detention at Friern Psychiatric Hospital. Male interviewer not identified.
Archway traffic report won’t be published (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Bill Tyler of Archway protesters, on Transport Minister’s decision not to publish report on traffic figures for the area despite the inspector of inquiry on a road widening scheme there asking for it. Male...
Crown agents affair - Dennis Skinner comments (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour MP Dennis Skinner where he calls for a public inquiry not more secret committees following the publication of the Fay report into the Crown Agents affair, after the development and...
Crown agents affair - Public inquiry will be held (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour MP John Mendelson on the House of Commons vote to hold a public inquiry following the publication of the Fay report into the Crown Agents affair, after the development and funding body...