Gavin Freeguard (State of the Future and FOI Network member) with words from John Edwards, the Information Commissioner

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An expert panel discuss the current situation with FOI in the UK, and how it has shaped power and public life over the last 21 years.

Panellists:
– Jenna Corderoy, Investigative reporter, Democracy for Sale
– Warren Seddon, Director of FOI and Transparency, Information Commissioner’s Office
– Maurice Frankel, Chief Executive, Campaign for Freedom of Information
– Rose Whiffen, Senior Research Officer, Transparency International UK
– Gavin Freeguard, State of the Future – MODERATOR

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Learn from others working on and using FOI to drive public-interest campaigns, investigations, and research, via a series of fast-paced talks.

Speakers:
– Eleanor Shaikh, campaigner for justice and transparency in the Post Office Horizon scandal, and author of ‘Origins of a Disaster’

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– Isaac Beevor, Partnerships Director, Climate Emergency UK

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– Andreas Pavlou, Lead at Open Government Partnership Independent Reporting Mechanism

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Hear more detailed tips and tricks for practical use of FOI. Hear real-world examples, get inspired by innovative uses of FOI, and leave with practical ideas you can apply in your work.
Speakers:
– George Greenwood, Investigations Reporter at The Times

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– Lucas Amin, Investigative reporter, Democracy for Sale
– Ben Worthy, Senior Lecturer in Politics, Birkbeck College

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Panellists discuss opportunities and challenges for FOI going forwards, touching on topics such as the delivery of public services by private companies and changing technology and AI.

Panellists:
– David Hamilton, Scottish Information Commissioner
– Carole Ewart, Director, Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland (CFoIS)
– Louise Crow, Chief Executive, mySociety
– Ben Worthy, Senior Lecturer in Politics, Birkbeck College
– Alex Parsons, Democracy Lead, mySociety – MODERATOR

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Hear more detailed tips and tricks for practical use of FOI. Hear real-world examples, get inspired by innovative uses of FOI, and leave with practical ideas you can apply in your work.
Speakers:
– Maurice Frankel, Chief Executive, Campaign for Freedom of Information

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– Martin Rosenbaum, Author of Freedom of Information: A Practical Guidebook

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– Julia Cushion (Policy and Advocacy Manager) & Gareth Rees (Transparency Lead), mySociety

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Learn from others who have been using FOI in their work and campaigns via a series of fast-paced talks.
Speakers:
– Gabriel Geiger, Investigative Reporter, Lighthouse Reports

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– Alex Homer, Senior Journalist at the BBC Shared Data Unit
– Carole Ewart, Director, Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland (CFoIS)

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Hear about the next steps for the FOI Network.

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