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 Citizens' Rights  Shaping our world
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Right to know
In a democratic society, people should have the right to access information. The public's right to know is fundamental to both democratic participation in government and to the individual's right to a healthy environment. According to the convention, people have the right to receive environmental information. What does "environmental information" include?  Who can apply to get environmental information? To whom does a person apply for government information? What must they ask and tell you? How should a request be written? How quick should a response be? What about urgent information on an imminent threat? In what form should information be given? What if the authority does not have the required information? Is it necessary to pay for the information? When can a request be refused? What if your request is refused? |
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