Workshop: Freedom of Information - How They Stop You Finding Out The Truth

Twenty years ago in January, the Freedom of Information Act came into force in the UK, providing a useful tool for journalists, activists and skeptics alike. No more cover-ups. No more hidden corruption.

At first it worked. We could even get access to Top Secret documents... but gradually, government and complacent information commissioners strangled the flow of information.

Join experienced journalist Meirion Jones for our FOI workshop, as he talks through the tricks they use, how you can fight back, give advice on any ongoing cases, and how to pressure a government to accept that sunlight is the best disinfectant.

Meirion Jones is a freelance journalist who was previously Editor of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and before that worked for Panorama, Newsnight, WATO/PM and Today. He is known for his investigations into Bogus Bomb Detectors, Jimmy Savile, the Fake Sheikh, toxic waste dumping and Vulture Funds.

As with all of our other workshops, access to How They Stop You Finding Out The Truth is included with every QED weekend ticket. Tickets are available now, costing £164 for the whole weekend at our early bird rates. This price will remain available until 2nd September 2024, after which tickets will be available at the standard price of £189.

Pick up your ticket today, and we’ll see you in October!