# UK Open Government Network **URL:** https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/c/opengovuk/6.md?page=2 [Latest](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Concerns about National Security Bill](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/concerns-about-national-security-bill/2206)
**Author:** [@katherinegundersen](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/katherinegundersen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 June 2022 11:10 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/concerns-about-national-security-bill/2206 "2022-06-06T11:10:09Z")
Dear all, The Campaign for Freedom of Information and ARTICLE 19 have circulated a briefing to MPs on the National Security Bill, which has its 2nd reading today. The briefing deals with one main issue: the fact that j… --- ## [The 400£ givaway](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/the-400-givaway/2194)
**Author:** [@Dooropen](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Dooropen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2022 11:10 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/the-400-givaway/2194 "2022-05-29T11:10:34Z")
While I can wholeheartedly welcome the chancellor helping the most needy in this country,I cannot for the life of me understand why he has not made it means tested.In short the wealthy multiple home homeowners,who by def… --- ## [The Prime Minister Should Resign](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/the-prime-minister-should-resign/2176)
**Author:** [@KevinKeith](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/KevinKeith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 April 2022 10:04 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/the-prime-minister-should-resign/2176 "2022-04-23T10:04:36Z")
Boris Johnson is the first sitting prime minister to have broken the law. In his introduction to the Ministerial Code, Boris Johnson states the ‘precious principles of public life’ – integrity, objectivity, accountabili… --- ## [Covid Inquiry - Public Survey deadline 7 April](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/covid-inquiry-public-survey-deadline-7-april/2168)
**Author:** [@SusannahFitzgerald](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/SusannahFitzgerald)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 April 2022 15:39 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/covid-inquiry-public-survey-deadline-7-april/2168 "2022-04-06T15:39:46Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to flag that the official Covid-19 Inquiry published their draft Terms of Reference (ToRs) and are conducting a short public survey on them, which ends tomorrow (Thurs 7 April at 23.59). NB this is… --- ## [New blog on Scotland's Data Strategy for Health and Social Care](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/new-blog-on-scotlands-data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care/2133)
**Author:** [@ZoeRohde](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/ZoeRohde)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [20 December 2021 13:34 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/new-blog-on-scotlands-data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care/2133 "2021-12-20T13:34:17Z")
Ryan Anderson - Policy Lead for Data Intelligence, Scottish Government blogs about the Data Strategy for Health and Social Care Health and Social Care Presenting our vision for the Data Strategy to the Strategic Portfoli… --- ## [Vote on amendment to bring ARIA under FOI](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/vote-on-amendment-to-bring-aria-under-foi/2130)
**Author:** [@katherinegundersen](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/katherinegundersen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 December 2021 16:59 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/vote-on-amendment-to-bring-aria-under-foi/2130 "2021-12-14T16:59:46Z")
Dear all, It’s report stage of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill in the House of Lords this evening. As the Bill stands ARIA will be excluded from the Freedom of Information Act altogether. We are encoura… --- ## [OGP Global Summit 2021](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/ogp-global-summit-2021/2126)
**Author:** [@timjhughes](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/timjhughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 December 2021 15:59 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/ogp-global-summit-2021/2126 "2021-12-08T15:59:15Z")
Next week, the Republic of Korea will host the 2021 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit. The Summit programme includes a mixture of high level panels (including heads of state and civil society leaders), com… --- ## [Reflections on Data at DigiFest 2021](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/reflections-on-data-at-digifest-2021/2119)
**Author:** [@ZoeRohde](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/ZoeRohde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 December 2021 14:26 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/reflections-on-data-at-digifest-2021/2119 "2021-12-07T14:26:09Z")
Blog by By Imme Jones (Policy Lead for Data Strategy and Data-Driven Innovation) Health and Social Care Reflections on Data at DigiFest 2021 - Health and Social Care --- ## [Data Strategy for Health and Social Care - Blog](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care-blog/2109)
**Author:** [@ZoeRohde](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/ZoeRohde)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2021 13:50 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/data-strategy-for-health-and-social-care-blog/2109 "2021-12-06T13:50:46Z")
November 2021 - Interim Director for Digital Health and Care, Jonathan Cameron discusses the development of a new dedicated Data Strategy for Health and Social Care: Health and Social Care Data strategy for health and so… --- ## [Statement | Committee on Standards / Owen Patterson MP](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/statement-committee-on-standards-owen-patterson-mp/2099)
**Author:** [@KevinKeith](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/KevinKeith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 November 2021 11:14 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/statement-committee-on-standards-owen-patterson-mp/2099 "2021-11-06T11:14:29Z")
Hi all Please see below statement with regards to attempts to scrap the cross-party Committee on Standards and replace it with a Conservative-dominated committee following an adjudication that found Conservative MP, Owe… --- ## [ARIA Bill Lords 2nd reading](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/aria-bill-lords-2nd-reading/2095)
**Author:** [@katherinegundersen](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/katherinegundersen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 November 2021 10:42 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/aria-bill-lords-2nd-reading/2095 "2021-11-02T10:42:49Z")
Hi all, The Advanced Research and Invention Agency has its 2nd reading in the House of Lords later today. We’re calling on peers to reverse ARIA’s exemption from the Freedom of Information Act. https://www.cfoi.org.uk… --- ## [CFOI crowdfunding appeal](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/cfoi-crowdfunding-appeal/2080)
**Author:** [@katherinegundersen](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/katherinegundersen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2021 07:46 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/cfoi-crowdfunding-appeal/2080 "2021-10-13T07:46:13Z")
Dear all, I have some worrying news about the Campaign for FOI. In the last few months we’ve lost a substantial proportion of our grant income. We now urgently need to make up a serious shortfall in our funding so we ca… --- ## [Scottish Open Data Unconference (SODU) 2021](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/scottish-open-data-unconference-sodu-2021/2066)
**Author:** [@Watty62](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Watty62)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 September 2021 12:51 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/scottish-open-data-unconference-sodu-2021/2066 "2021-09-17T12:51:39Z")
SODU is back for a second year and is again fully online on 2nd and 3rd October 2021. This will be of interest to those in Government and Civic space - particularly those working on access to information and data. This… --- ## [Equality, diversity and inclusion in the OGP Action Plan](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-ogp-action-plan/2059)
**Author:** [@Ruchirshah](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Ruchirshah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2021 13:47 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-ogp-action-plan/2059 "2021-09-13T13:47:47Z")
Hi UKOpenGov network, At the Multistakeholder Forum working meeting today we identified a total gap in the extent to which EDI perspectives are represented in the planning of the next UK Opengovernment action plan. Thi… --- ## [Disinformation workshop - THIS FRIDAY, SEPT 10th @ 2PM](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/disinformation-workshop-this-friday-sept-10th-2pm/2050)
**Author:** [@KevinKeith](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/KevinKeith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2021 12:46 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/disinformation-workshop-this-friday-sept-10th-2pm/2050 "2021-09-06T12:46:49Z")
Hi all Hope you are well. The Disinformation workshop to help develop a commitment for inclusion in the UK National Action Plan (NAP) for Open Government will take place: Friday, September 10th, from 2 pm to 3 pm. If… --- ## [Co-sign letter on Police Bill](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/co-sign-letter-on-police-bill/2036)
**Author:** [@timjhughes](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/timjhughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2021 13:27 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/co-sign-letter-on-police-bill/2036 "2021-08-23T13:27:07Z")
Liberty, Bond, Friends Families and Travellers, Quakers in Britain and Friends of the Earth are coordinating a joint letter to the Home Secretary and Secretary of State for Justice on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Co… --- ## [Convention on Biological Diversity zero draft](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/convention-on-biological-diversity-zero-draft/2025)
**Author:** [@Ruchirshah](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Ruchirshah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2021 07:05 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/convention-on-biological-diversity-zero-draft/2025 "2021-08-05T07:05:27Z")
Hi all the CBD draft framework is out now, which will inform both COP26 and COP15 biodiversity plans. It’s a very high level UN instrument, and majors on responsibility and transparency, but absolutely no reference to t… --- ## [Draft commitment for the Open Justice](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/draft-commitment-for-the-open-justice/2019)
**Author:** [@Ruchirshah](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Ruchirshah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 July 2021 15:26 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/draft-commitment-for-the-open-justice/2019 "2021-07-28T15:26:37Z")
The current draft commitment for the Open Justice strand of the Opengov action plan is focusing on, “To improve public access to and understanding of the justice system”. More at: Open Justice NAP5 Draft Commitment --- ## [Next Open Health Meeting](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/next-open-health-meeting/2000)
**Author:** [@mor](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/mor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2021 09:00 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/next-open-health-meeting/2000 "2021-07-20T09:00:56Z")
Hello all, Our next Open Health NAP meeting in on Tuesday, 20th of July 14:00-15:00, if you would like to join and didn’t get an invite, let me know and you will add you. In this meeting, we will focus on five themes f… --- ## [Prohibitions on disclosure of information in the Environment Bill](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/prohibitions-on-disclosure-of-information-in-the-environment-bill/1987)
**Author:** [@katherinegundersen](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/katherinegundersen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2021 11:39 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/prohibitions-on-disclosure-of-information-in-the-environment-bill/1987 "2021-07-14T11:39:32Z")
Dear all, We have a number of amendments down to the Environment Bill, which will be discussed in the Lords this afternoon. They deal with a prohibition on the disclosure of information which will significantly impair s… --- ## [We're Hiring: Democracy Network Coordinator](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/were-hiring-democracy-network-coordinator/1997)
**Author:** [@timjhughes](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/timjhughes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 July 2021 12:38 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/were-hiring-democracy-network-coordinator/1997 "2021-07-12T12:38:31Z")
Hello everyone, You may have seen that Involve recently secured some funding from the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust and Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust to incubate, expand and coordinate a Democracy Network. The network… --- ## [Freedom of Information](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/freedom-of-information/1996)
**Author:** [@classic](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/classic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 July 2021 21:05 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/freedom-of-information/1996 "2021-07-11T21:05:00Z")
Freedom of information must mean exactly that. Too often the exemptions are over used to protect who? or what? That is precisely the moment that the law fails to live up to its name. --- ## [PACAC inquiry into Cabinet Office's handling of FOI requests](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/pacac-inquiry-into-cabinet-offices-handling-of-foi-requests/1991)
**Author:** [@katherinegundersen](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/katherinegundersen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2021 11:31 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/pacac-inquiry-into-cabinet-offices-handling-of-foi-requests/1991 "2021-07-08T11:31:52Z")
Dear all, The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee launches an inquiry into the Clearing House processing of Freedom of Information (FoI) requests. The Committee will be taking written submissions… --- ## [DATE SET | Climate Change | Natural Resources (Open Environment)](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/date-set-climate-change-natural-resources-open-environment/1982)
**Author:** [@KevinKeith](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/KevinKeith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2021 10:00 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/date-set-climate-change-natural-resources-open-environment/1982 "2021-06-29T10:00:36Z")
Hi all Hope you are well. A date has been agreed for the first Climate Change / Natural Resources (Open Environment) workshop. It will take place on July 1st at 2 pm. Workshops bring together civil society and civil s… --- ## [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in NAP5](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-nap5/1966)
**Author:** [@mor](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/mor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2021 10:12 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-nap5/1966 "2021-06-22T10:12:33Z")
Hello everybody, As we are in the midst of the process of working on new commitments, I thought it is a good time to bring this topic up. I believe that we should have a lens throughout all of our commitments on DEI, as… --- ## [Post it notes](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/post-it-notes/1976)
**Author:** [@Ruchirshah](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Ruchirshah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2021 11:47 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/post-it-notes/1976 "2021-06-17T11:47:22Z")
Hi @peterkwells, during the meeting there was mention of a document with post it notes. Do you have a link to this doc that you can post here? --- ## [Updates on the health group](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/updates-on-the-health-group/1965)
**Author:** [@mor](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/mor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2021 09:26 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/updates-on-the-health-group/1965 "2021-06-17T09:26:11Z")
Hello everyone, Some updates on the health group. We have been moving our meeting this week to the end of the month so we can recruit some new members who work primarily in the health sector to help us shape the plan. I… --- ## [Education and health](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/education-and-health/1975)
**Author:** [@Ruchirshah](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Ruchirshah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 June 2021 08:22 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/education-and-health/1975 "2021-06-17T08:22:58Z")
Are NHS and Education government departments engaging in this discussion on algorithms transparency? --- ## [NAP5 WG2 Algorithmic Transparency - Minutes from 2021-06-03 meeting](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/nap5-wg2-algorithmic-transparency-minutes-from-2021-06-03-meeting/1958)
**Author:** [@peterkwells](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/peterkwells)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2021 13:11 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/nap5-wg2-algorithmic-transparency-minutes-from-2021-06-03-meeting/1958 "2021-06-11T13:11:46Z")
Hey all, minutes from the meeting on Thursday 3rd June are below. It’s also been sent by mail to everyone who has registered. The next meeting is Thursday 10 June. Do discuss away here or contact Kevin, Sam, Bella or m… --- ## [CFOI evidence to Greensill inquiry calls for FOIA to be strengthened](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/cfoi-evidence-to-greensill-inquiry-calls-for-foia-to-be-strengthened/1954)
**Author:** [@katherinegundersen](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/katherinegundersen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2021 13:21 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/cfoi-evidence-to-greensill-inquiry-calls-for-foia-to-be-strengthened/1954 "2021-06-10T13:21:48Z")
Dear all, The Campaign has submitted evidence to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee’s inquiry into the propriety of governance in light of Greensill. It says that without FOIA the extent of t… [Previous page](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/c/opengovuk/6.md?page=1) [Next page](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/c/opengovuk/6.md?page=3)