About Maurice Frankel

Maurice Frankel is director of the Campaign for Freedom of Information.

Articles by Maurice Frankel

Friday 23rd September

How the UK Government’s idea of 'patient choice' restricts information and transparency

Maurice Frankel, 23 September 2011

Under the proposed NHS reforms, English citizens will be less able to gain information about their health service.

Tuesday 7th September

The roots of Blair's hostility to Freedom of Information

Maurice Frankel, 7 September 2010

That Tony Blair regrets introducing the Freedom of Information Act has been known for some time. But the force with which he reproaches himself in his new autobiography for doing so is truly remarkable.

Monday 19th January

Write to your MP to stop MPs' expenses becoming secret again!

Maurice Frankel, 19 January 2009

Maurice Frankel (London, Campaign for Freedom of Information): The following message was sent out by the Campaign for Freedom of Information today:

Dear Friend

We are writing to ask you to write to or email your MP as a matter of urgency opposing the government’s attempt to remove MPs’ and Peers’ expenses from the scope of the Freedom of Information Act.

The proposal was drawn up in secret with no prior announcement or consultation. It was revealed on the Parliamentary Order paper on Thursday last week and is due to be voted on in the Commons and the Lords on Thursday this week - January 22nd. It will become law the following day, if approved.

Please ask your MP to vote against the Freedom of Information (Parliament) Order 2009 on Thursday and to sign Jo Swinson MP’s EDM (a parliamentary motion) opposing the order.