The Legislative Policy of the Freedom of Information Law in Egypt. Freedom of Information Legislation for Egypt

      Аннотация: One year after its historic January 25th revolution, Egyptians continue to demand greater citizen inclusion in the affairs of the government and an end to corruption that pervaded every aspect of the Mubarak regime. At the same time, the newly elected Egyptian government finds itself with the reasonability of not only governing but also restoring trust in the state. Integral to accomplishing such worthy goals are freedom of information laws (FOIL). Such laws provide citizens an opportunity to engage in oversight over their government officials to ensure the public. Accordingly, this book focus on there is a dire need for a law that controls and guarantees information flow inside Egypt.

Ключевые слова: freedom of expression, legislative policy, FOIL Freedom of information Legislation