Law No. 3422 ratifying the Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters.

In order to contribute to the protection of the right of every person to live in an environment adequate to his or her health and well-being, each contracting Party to the Convention shall guarantee the rights of access to information, public participation in decision-making, and access to justice in environmental matters in accordance with the provisions of this Convention. Greece, through its specific legal framework, ensures the exercise of people’s rights under this Convention, by regulating access to environmental information and ensuring that officials and authorities assist and provide the required guidance. The right of access to information is also provided and guaranteed by the Constitution as well as by the Administrative Procedure Code.

Grèce · 2005-12-13