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Značaj slobode pristupa informacijama u borbi protiv korupcije
Defining Principles of the Right to Free Access to Information

Author(s): Dejan Lj. Milenković
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Centar za menadzment
Keywords: free access; government; public service; accountability

Summary/Abstract: Defining of principles of the right to free access to information marks a difference between a democratic and non-democratic regime. Free access to public information is the key element that allows transformation of the state from represive aparatus towards service oriented public service. The idea of participative democracy is based on presumption that citizens can form informed political decissions thanks to free access to information.

  • Issue Year: 2005
  • Issue No: 01-02
  • Page Range: 1-5
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Serbian
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