The FACTS of Law
Five pillars of global government accountability.
Fiscal / Accessibility / Checks / Transparency / Sunshine
The FACTS of Law
Budget publication, expenditure disclosure, audit independence, procurement transparency, debt, payroll, and asset laws.
No. 2 · of six Accessibility The Right to AccessDigital accessibility laws ensuring government services, websites, and documents are usable by people with disabilities.
No. 3 · of six Checks & Oversight The Right to VerifyIndependent auditors, inspectors general, and ombudsmen who check that government acts lawfully and responsibly.
No. 4 · of six Transparency The Right to KnowFOI, FOIA, and RTI statutes giving citizens the right to request — and receive — government documents.
No. 5 · of six Sunshine The Right to ParticipateSunshine laws require government bodies to deliberate in public, with advance notice, agendas, and public comment.
No. 6 · of six Age Gating Minors' Access OnlineAge-verification statutes, regulations, and court postures governing minors' access online, tracking 139 instruments by jurisdiction.