Belize
Information
Participation
Justice
Policy Instruments
Digital Government Act (No. 24 of 2022)
The purpose of the Act is to establish the E-Governance and Digitalization Department; to promote and regulate the provision of electronic government (e-government) services; to use information and communication technology as a core element in public administration to create public value and to i
Disaster Preparedness and Response Act (No. 10 of 2000)
This Act provides for the organisation of State actions for the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from disasters in Belize. It includes requirements for public inquiries in the decision-making process of plans, programmes and policies.
Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (No. 107 of 1995)
These regulations establish the processes involved in the preparation and evaluation of environmental impact assessments, including the requirements on public participation and public hearings.
Freedom of Information Act (No. 9 of 1994)
The Freedom of Information Act promotes maximum disclosure of information in the public interest, guarantees and facilitates the right of access to information of every person and provides for effective mechanisms to secure that right.
Jurisprudences
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01/13/2016Right:
Belize Tourism Industry Association v. National Environmental Appraisal Committee; Department of Environment and Belize Island Holdings Ltd.
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04/03/2014Right:
Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management et al v. Attorney General et al
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12/19/2002Right:
R. Et Al v. Ex Parte Belize Alliance of Conservation Non Governmental Organizations (BACONGO)