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Zpravodajské služby České republiky jako povinný subjekt podle zákona o svobodném přístupu k informacím
Intelligence services of the Czech Republic as a Mandatory subject under the Freedom of Access to Information Act

Author(s): Ladislav Pokorný
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: free access to information; obliged entities; transparency; intelligence services; secrecy

Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with the question of the status of the Czech intelligence services as a mandatory subject under the Freedom of Access to Information Act and critically analyses the current legislation in this area. The paper contains de lege ferenda consider¬ations that could contribute to a balanced solution to the potential conflict between the interests of transparency and legitimate secrecy.

  • Issue Year: 18/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 146-156
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Czech