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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).
Getting to know your space
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
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