Tag Archives: Active Right
Society of Legal Scholars Annual Conference 2019
On 3 September 2019 Professor Reid and Dr Whittaker presented on the emerging findings of the project at the Society of Legal Scholars Annual Conference 2019 in Preston, United Kingdom. The presentation focused on discussing the aims and emerging findings … 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
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
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
Proactive Disclosure of Environmental Information in Scotland: Part I
In Scotland, the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 are the most visible legislative instrument implementing the right of access to environmental information. The most visible aspect of the Regulations is how it imposes an obligation on public authorities to disclose … Continue reading