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`. Transparency, Ethics, and Responsibility. Prepared by Michael Karanicolas Legal Officer Centre for Law and Democracy. The Right to Information. Maximum Access, limited exceptions Applies to all public bodies, including broadcast regulatory bodies Right of appeal to an independent body
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` Transparency, Ethics, and Responsibility Prepared by Michael Karanicolas Legal Officer Centre for Law and Democracy
The Right to Information • Maximum Access, limited exceptions • Applies to all public bodies, including broadcast regulatory bodies • Right of appeal to an independent body • Clear and simple requesting procedures, and no requirement for reasons • Effective oversight, including appropriate sanctions • Proactive approaches to disclosure embracing open data
Secret Information Open Information
Open Information Secret Information
Mongolia’s Placement 51. Netherlands - 83 52. Colombia – 82 52. Mongolia – 82 52. Russia – 82 55. Romania – 81 56. Canada – 79 56. Malta - 79
Mongolia’s RTI Law: Strengths • Clear and simple procedures for filing access requests • A robust appeals mechanism • The law applies to most public bodies
Mongolia’s RTI Law: Weaknesses • The law does not apply to the armed forces, border protection and intelligence organisations • Many exceptions are overly broad or illegitimate • Many exceptions are not harm tested • There is no public interest override • The law lacks effective promotional measures • The law lacks protections for the oversight body or for whistleblowers
Content Rules • Codes of conduct should be applied by an independent regulatory body, or through self-regulation • Prior censorship is never appropriate
Advertising Restrictions • Harmful products: such as tobacco or alcohol • Prescription drugs • Adult products or services • Advertising targeted at children • Misleading ads • Rules on differentiation
Thank you for listening! Michael Karanicolas michael@law-democracy.org @RTI_Law www.law-democracy.org