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Transitional National Council

Openness and transparency

Information about access to parliamentary documents, parliament’s reporting to the public, parliament’s relation to Freedom of Information laws, and lobbying.

Annual reporting by parliament

Parliament publishes an annual report on its activities
Parliament publishes the parliamentary budget

Access to parliament

Plenary meetings are open to the public

Freedom of information

There is a freedom of information law in the country
Yes
Parliament is subject to the freedom of information law
Parliament has an office/division dedicated to FOI requests
Yes
Categories of Information that are exempt from disclosure Certain categories of information may be exempt from disclosure
Numerous laws provide for public access to some official documents and information, Exemptions apply to information related to defense and security.

Lobbying

There are rules about the activities of lobbyists in parliament
There is a register of accredited lobbyists