Guidance on the Public Interest test

A new document is on the IC website outlining the key elements of the public interest test

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the Commissioner lists the following public interest factors that would encourage the disclosure of information:

• furthering the understanding of and participation in the public debate of issues of the day. This factor would come into play if disclosure would allow a more informed debate of issues under consideration by the Government or a local authority.
• promoting accountability and transparency by public authorities for decisions taken by them. By placing an obligation on authorities and officials to provide reasoned explanations for decisions made will improve the quality of decisions and administration.
the Commissioner lists the following public interest factors that would encourage the disclosure of information:
• furthering the understanding of and participation in the public debate of issues of the day. This factor would come into play if disclosure would allow a more informed debate of issues under consideration by the Government or a local authority.
• promoting accountability and transparency by public authorities for decisions taken by them. By placing an obligation on authorities and officials to provide reasoned explanations for decisions made will improve the quality of decisions and administration.