Information Commissioner’s Office holds info session for MCS officers

Information Commissioner’s Office has held an information session today for officers and staff of Maldives Correctional Service to create awareness of the Right to Information Act. The session was held at the Head Office of Maldives Correctional Service. The main areas addressed at the session were the purpose and importance of the Right to Information Act, including the types of information that can and cannot be shared with the public. The duties and responsibilities of the Information Officers were also covered during the session. The information session was given by the Director General Ahmed Shiyam of the Information Commission. In addition to the officers and staff from Head Office, the session was also attended by officers from Maafushi Prison and Asseyri Prison.