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Environmental information rights
These resources help young people explore their right to request environmental information. They'll learn there are specific laws - Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) - which enable everyone to request information. Learners will explore the process for requesting environmental information by actively making a request for information to help them understand their school or local environment better.
This activity is produced in collaboration with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Preparation
What you need
- pdf guides (download below)
- internet
- paper
- pens
Location
- indoor
Useful guidance
- Requesting environmental information with learners educator guidance
Step by step
Download and read the resources below.
Curriculum links
KS3
- the nature of rules and laws and the justice system
- the roles played by public institutions and voluntary groups in society, and the ways in which citizens work together to improve their communities, including opportunities to participate in school-based activities
KS4
- the legal system in the UK, different sources of law and how the law helps society deal with complex problems
- the different ways in which a citizen can contribute to the improvement of his or her community
What to try next
Requesting environmental information with learners
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