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Belize Tourism Industry Association v. National Environmental Appraisal Committee; Department of Environment and Belize Island Holdings Ltd.

13/01/2016 Rights: Participation Justice Topics: Environmental assessment Belize

A multinational cruise line company planned on building a cruise tourism centre in the South of Belize.

Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management et al v. Attorney General et al

03/04/2014 Rights: Information Participation Justice Topics: Environmental assessment Belize

A multinational company applied for permission to engage in exploratory oil drilling in the Sarstoon Temash National Park. The Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed project was subject to a public consultation, held by the Department of Environment on 25 October 2012.

R. Et Al v. Ex Parte Belize Alliance of Conservation Non Governmental Organizations (BACONGO)

19/12/2002 Rights: Information Participation Justice Topics: Energy Environmental assessment Belize

An alliance of nine environmental organizations opposed the building of dam and associated works in Chalillo along the Macal River sought relief to quash the decision of the National Environmental Appraisal Committee  (NEAC) recommending conditional environmental clearance to the hydroelectric...

Disaster Preparedness and Response Act (No. 10 of 2000)

21/06/2000 Rights: Information Participation Justice Topics: Environmental education Belize

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.

Freedom of Information Act (No. 9 of 1994)

05/05/1994 Rights: Information Justice Belize

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. 

Environmental Protection Act (No. 22 of 1992)

14/12/1992 Rights: Information Participation Justice Topics: Environmental assessment Pollutant Release Register Environmental education Belize

This Act establishes a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for environmental protection in Belize.

Constitution of Belize

21/09/1981 Rights: Information Participation Justice Belize

The Constitution of Belize ensures access to information and participation within the framework of the freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and association. It also provides constitutional guarantees in case the aforementioned rights are infringed.