UK government recommends reduction of 30-year rule

The UK government has published its response to the 30-year rule review, supporting the recommendation that the 30-year period of closure of state archives should be substantially reduced. Will this increase transparency and should it be done in South Africa?

In October 2007 the Prime Minister announced an independent review of the 30-year rule, which governs the point at which government records of historical significance are transferred to The National Archives and other local places of deposit.

The review team published their report in January 2009, recommending a significant reduction to the 30-year rule. The review team’s full findings are available on the 30-year rule website.

http://www.justice.gov.uk/latest-updates/30-year-rule-review.htm

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