Published: 16 February 2022
“The importance of a regime of information publication and provision by government cannot be understated; the openness and transparency of policy and decision-making underpins democracy and engenders engagement and reassurance in the citizens of any jurisdiction that embraces such measures,”
“It is my firm belief that the knowledge that government matters are open to scrutiny not just by their peers but by the electorate the government represents leads to better and more robust decision-making, important at all times but particularly in times of austerity where it is vital the Islands 'pull together'.”
Rachel joins Susan Gordon-Hardy, Chris Green, Ian Kirk and Simon Howlett on the Freedom of Information Appeals Panel, all of whom will serve on the panel from 2022 - 2026.“The original Code of Practice for Access to Public Information had much to offer, but was undermined by the lack of an independent appeals process,” said Rachel.“The new Freedom of Information Appeals Panel is the Bailiwick’s opportunity to put that right and to reap the benefits of open and transparent government.”
Find out more about the Freedom of Information Code here.
This follows the announcement made by the President of the Scrutiny Management Committee on 16th February 2022.
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