This Act makes provision with respect to access by the pubic to information held by public authorities or by persons providing services for public authorities. It defines the right to access to information, promotes openness and establishes the Information Commission. In principle, every person shall have the right to access information held by or is under the control of a public authority and has the right to access information held by or is under the control of a private body where that information is necessary for the enforcement or protection of any right. The Act sets out the procedures for a request of information and defines exemptions from the right to obtain information.
Sierra Leone · 2013-10-31