Author Archives: Sean Whittaker
Law and the Environment 2019: 17th Annual Conference at University College Cork
On 11 April 2019 Dr Whittaker presented on the emerging findings of the project at the Centre for Law and the Environment Annual Conference in Cork, Ireland. The presentation focused on discussing the aims and emerging findings of the “Uncovering … Continue reading
Socio-Legal Studies Association Conference 2019
On 3 April 2019 Dr Whittaker presented on the emerging findings of the project at the Socio-Legal Studies Association Conference 2019 in Leeds. The presentation focused on discussing the aims and emerging findings of the “Uncovering the Environment; The Use … Continue reading
Technology and the Right of Access to Environmental Information
The right of access to environmental information has significantly evolved since it was first implemented in Scotland. One of the most significant changes the right has undergone is how technology and the internet have changed how users access environmental information. … Continue reading
Scottish Public Information Forum
On 25 March 2019 Dr Whittaker presented at the Scottish Public Information Forum in Greenock to various public interest groups, registered social landlords and the Scottish Information Commissioner. The presentation set out the aims of the “Uncovering the Environment; The … Continue reading
Why Do You Seek Access to Environmental Information?: Motives and the Right of Access to Environmental Information
The primary aim of the right of access to environmental information is to enhance how the public participates in environmental decision-making procedures in order to improve the decisions taken by public authorities on the environment. However, evidence gathered by the … Continue reading
Presenting the Project’s Emerging Findings to the Scottish Information Commissioner
On 13 February 2019 the research team presented the project’s emerging findings to the Scottish Information Commissioner and their staff. The PowePoint presentation is available below: Scottish Information Commissioner Presentation
The Use of Internal Reviews under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
Under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, users of the right can challenge how Scottish public authorities responded to and processed their request for environmental information. However, users are generally reluctant to challenge Scottish public authorities under the Regulations. This … Continue reading
Part 7 Network Meeting – PowerPoint Presentation Available
On 21 January 2019 Dr Whittaker presented at the Part 7 Network Meeting at Skills Development Scotland to an audience of various Scottish public authorities. The presentation set out the aims of the “Uncovering the Environment; The Use of Public … Continue reading
Proactive Disclosure of Environmental Information In Scotland: Part II
In the previous post I explored how Scottish public authorities proactively disclose environmental information, which is known as the active right. While the previous post was predominantly focused on the proactive disclosure of environmental information, it is important to recognise … Continue reading
Presenting at the Holyrood Freedom of Information Conference 2018
On 13 December 2018 Professor Reid, Dr Mendel and Dr Whittaker conducted a masterclass at the Holyrood Freedom of Information Conference 2018 on the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004. The masterclass introduced the participants to the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations … Continue reading