Coverage of basic functions for implementing access to public information
Interviews, expert review of laws and relevant documents.
A supervisory body is a state inspectorate or a supervisory body specialised in public information issues.
The following criteria must be met for a supervisory body to be considered as independent:
• The management board or the head of the body is appointed for a fixed term and can be dismissed during this term only in strictly defined cases;
• The budget of the body is presented directly to the parliament;
• Decisions of the body cannot be quashed by any executive body.
For each of the following five criteria, 1 point is awarded (total of 5 points).
Criteria fulfilled: 2/5
Yes
No
No data available / not assessed
| Statistical data on requests for access to information and decisions is aggregated and published by a relevant public body (1 point) | |
| Access to public information and compliance of public institutions in this matter is actively promoted by the relevant public body (or bodies) (1 point) | |
| There is an independent supervisory body responsible for the area of access to public information (1 point) | |
| Inspections of compliance are conducted by the relevant supervisory body (1 point) | |
| Sanctions for non-compliance are imposed by the relevant supervisory body (1 point) |