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LEGAL ASSISTANCE
2010-September-18 The lawyers of FOIC are ready to answer all your questions, concerning cases of information refusals made by any state or self-governing body. You may apply directly to our office located in Yerevan, or to our regional lawyers whose contacts are available here. We will provide you with legal aid and consultancy how to submit information request, how to appeal illegal denials of you access right. In some cases, we may appeal you case to the court. In Court Cases section you may find description of some of those court cases. The FOIC composed the most Frequently asked questions where you may find answers to your questions regarding your right of access to information. We also made a sample of an information request which can be used in submitting requests to the bodies/organizations. In some cases, with the help of FOIC, citizens, journalists and NGO's have received access to information that has been previously refused. You can read a short description of several cases in the successful cases section. You can always apply to us directly or by e-mail Practice of the Judicial Defense of the Right of Access to Information
2010-March-15 Introduction:
the right of access to information and the necessity of the judicial defense Every person has the right to seek and receive information. The right of access to information is defined both in the RA Constitution and the RA "Law on Freedom of Information", as well as in the international legal acts ratified by the Republic of Armenia. The right of access to information is one of the basic human rights. It ensures the realization of other human rights, thus, the violation of this right may result in the violation of the others. The right to seek and receive information ensures transparency and publicity of the state bodies and local authorities. Finally, without a thorough knowledge of human rights, it will be impossible to exercise and protect them. Thus, the right of access to information is a precondition for the realization of all the other human rights, and an appropriate judicial control over this right is needed. more>> The Problems of Legal Defense of the Right of Access to Information in Armenia
2006-September-09 It should be noted that the RA Law On “Information Freedom” (hereinafter referred to as “the Law”) has been in force for about three years now since the 15th of November, 2003. During this time period citizens, public organizations/NGOs, journalists have had an opportunity to look for and have access to any required information under the Law. more>> Page: 1 |
