All issues are best handled with the participation of all concerned citizens, at the relevant level. At the national level, each individual should have appropriate access to information that is held by public authorities, including information on activities in their communities, and the opportu... more
All issues are best handled with the participation of all concerned citizens, at the relevant level. At the national level, each individual should have appropriate access to information that is held by public authorities, including information on activities in their communities, and the opportunity to participate in decision-making processes. The Government should facilitate and encourage public awareness and participation by making information widely available. Effective access to judicial and administrative proceedings, including redress and remedy, should be provided in order to uphold the rights of access to information and participation.