Theoretical and practical aspects on the application of Law no. 544/2001 on free access to public interest information with subsequent amendments Cover Image

Aspecte teoretice şi practice privind aplicarea Legii nr. 544/2001 privind liberul acces la informaţiile de interes public cu modificările ulterioare
Theoretical and practical aspects on the application of Law no. 544/2001 on free access to public interest information with subsequent amendments

Author(s): Daneliuc Silvia Mihaela
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Universul Juridic

Summary/Abstract: Law no. 544/2001 is a law of paramount importance in achieving the fundamental right of persons to public information, provided by art. 31 of the Constitution and art. 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Thus, according to art. 31 of the Constitution: "A person's right to have access to any information of public interest should not be restricted. Public authorities, according to their competence, are obliged to provide correct information to citizens in public affairs and matters of personal interest. ”The application of these provisions raises, both in theory and in practice, a few problems.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 3-4
  • Page Range: 162-178
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Romanian