Dociekliwi jako nowy ruch społeczny: aspekty polityczne prawa dostępu do informacji publicznej w Nowej Zelandii

In: Politeja: pismo Wydziału Studiów Międzynarodowych i Politycznych Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego, Band 14, Heft 3(48), S. 257-276

Abstract

The Inquisitives as a New Social Movement: Political Aspects of Public Information Law Access in New Zealand
In this paper the Author analyzes new social movement labeled the "Inquisitives". It apparently has its roots in political thought and in philosophy of "the right to know". New Zealand adopted the Official Information Act in 1980 to give citizensthe formal right to inquire about the public affairs. As society has evolved under constant technological pressure so has evolved the way in which people get information. The information society strives for information about political issues, and about political‑public affairs. The Author of this paper suggests that a new social movement has been operating globally, considering the particular case of the Inquisitives movement in New Zealand. The paper aims to explore its genesis, background, roles, functions, political values, motives and goals.