is there a UK/EU/International law about what info should be made public about new laws?

[WelliesAndPyjamas]

I'm trying to find out whether there is a legal requirement for governments to make certain information available to the public, in particulr to the people it affects. Preferably an international law.

This is in relation to my other thread - here - I am trying to research my rights on something but am starting from absolute scratch and it is leading me all over the www...

if anyone could suggest any search terms or knows straight away which law I need to look up, I would be eternally grateful!

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anyone brainy about?

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Wellies - the short ansswer is no. It is in the competence of every sovereign state to make pretty well whatever legislation it wishes. I may well be contradicted by others who know better, but I don't think that in any State there is a requirement that its citizens, let alone aliens, be informed of any new legislation that might affect them. If the state is a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights one could ultimately challenge the legislation at the European Court of Human Rights (NB this is not an EU institution) after you have gone through the court process in the country itself. In most countries new legislation is published in the Official Gazette and comes into force x days after publication. You might find this website has some information (though it does point out that it isn't particularly up to date!).

Lilymaid, you are fab! I don't mind that the answer is no as long as I know!!
had a smidgen of success today. Went to the capital and after being passed around various offices and ministries I finally got to speak with the minister in charge or this particular area and he has made an appointment for our case to be re-addressed this week, which is the first glimmer of hope we have had. So relieved. It's all so much of a catch 22 situation.

Will check out that website in the morning. Need sleep desperately after today! I even had to take 4 yr old DS with me, who got to do his colouring in on the minister's desk!

THANKS again!

I think you may need to consult a reliable local lawyer in the end if the minister is unable to help you. Good luck!