The new Freedom of Information Law, approved by the States yesterday, will bring Jersey into line with modern government practice on openness and accountability.
However, politicians now face a fresh battle on when it should come into force.
Amid ministerial claims of a £4.8m cost to implement the new Freedom of Information Law and annual running costs of £1.3m, Members agreed to the principles of the legislation by 40 votes to two. Today, debate moved on to when to implement the law.
