مجلة الفكر القانوني والسياسي
Volume 10, Numéro 1, Pages 1056-1065
2026-05-31

The Right To Access Administrative Information

Authors : Chibani Abdallah .

Abstract

The right to obtain information is one of humanity’s fundamental rights and a pivotal pillar for entrenching democracy, enhancing transparency, and reinforcing accountability. It constitutes an effective means for empowering citizens to monitor public‐authority performance, participate knowledgeably in the management of public affairs, and combat corruption. Consequently, many States—including Algeria—have enshrined this right within their constitutional and legislative frameworks. However, textual recognition alone is insufficient: a precise legal framework, genuine political will, effective institutional mechanisms, and independent oversight bodies are all required to ensure its practical implementation. This study will examine these necessary elements

Keywords

Administration; access to information; human rights; citizen.