Freedom of Information International Review: scope of bodies included

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Scotland

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Brazil

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Estonia

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India

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Ireland

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Kenya

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Mexico

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Netherlands

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New Zealand

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Nigeria

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South Africa

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996

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Sweden

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General

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