The releasing Party has complete discretion concerning downgrading or declassification of its own classified information. |
The order amends the previous administration's less restrictive order, which required automatic declassification of most government documents after twenty-five years. |
Feinstein in April had asked the White House to be more involved in the declassification process at an earlier stage. |
We therefore have no problem whatsoever in arguing in favour of declassification. |
This means that each declassification contributes towards increasing the traffic volume and hence to increasing the burden on the environment. |
However, contrasting hopes for a full and final declassification, the parliament has agreed to place limits on the files that can be opened. |