The right to participation of people living in poverty 2013, para. 86d (i)
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[In order to comply with their human rights obligations regarding the right to participation, the Special Rapporteur recommends States undertake the following actions:] Access to information: Enact a comprehensive right to information law, ensuring that the department designated to deal with requests is properly resourced, Promote effective and widespread use of the law including by:
a. Adopting policies, programmes and proactive measures that promote its use by people living in poverty.
b. Training public officials on the importance of access to information and the need to protect information solicitors.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights