Freedom of Information Act, 2011: An Explanatory Commentary

Abstract

The paper x-rays the significant objectives of freedom of information and it's scope of application. The paper reveals that though the Act has not largely not judicially tested, its interpretation by the courts should follow a purposive manner of expanding the realm of information available to the public. It encourages Media houses to be procreative in seeking necessary public information, while enjoining the legislature to act in tandem with it by amending or repealing existing laws that pose threat to the objective of the Act.