Manuals for citizens
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Law for Non-Lawyers
Zuzana Dlugosova, Eva Kovacechova, 2006
The manual provides basic legal tools concerning criminal proceedings, housing rights and discrimination issues, including legal protection against discriminatory treatment.
The Birth of a Law: Legislative Process and the Citizens' Role
Eva Kovacechova, Pavol Zilincik, 1999
The brochure gives a detailed description of individual stages of a legislative process and shows possibilities of citizens' involvement and participation in adoption of a law.
What Is not Secret Is Public
Tomas Kamenec, Vlado Pirosik, 2000
The manual explains principal ideas of the Freedom on Information Act: what areas of information are covered by the law, who is entitled to ask for information, who is obliged to provide information, all procedures related to providing information, the sanctions imposed for breaching the law, as well as the text of the law with explanatory notes.
Corruption: Disease and Antibodies: An Active Healer's Manual
Jan Hrubala, 1999
A short manual on corrupt behavior, provisions concerning corruption in our laws, and steps to be taken by ordinary citizens confronted with corruption.
Rallies, Demonstrations, Meetings: Legal Guide for Organizers and Participants of Public Meetings
Jan Hrubala, Pavol Zilincik, 1999
Based on the experience of a number of civic organizations, the Guide summarizes the rights and obligations of organizers and participants of meetings, answers the most frequently asked questions and contains guidelines on dealing with conflict situations encountered in the registration of meetings, and with illegitimate demands of the authorities.
Petitions: How to File a Petition in a Case of Public Interest
Jan Hrubala, Pavol Zilincik, 2000
The brochure explains the whole procedure concerning the constitutional right to petition: who can file a petition and when to do so, how to gather signatures, the frequently asked questions concerning petition, etc. It also gives practical examples and model petition.
How to Start a Civic Association: A Guide through Simple as well as Complex Issues of Starting a Civic Association
Zuzana Dlugosova, Dana Marekova, 2001
A manual on smooth sailing through the association registration procedure. It explains, in particular, what should be done if the Ministry of the Interior delays the procedure by requesting unnecessary details in the documentation required for registration.
Have You Been Harmed by a State? Compensation of Damage Caused by State Authorities
Zuzana Dlugosova, 2000
A comprehensive guide on damage compensation procedure in case of damages caused by unlawful decision or incorrect procedure of the state authorities. The brochure also includes examples of legal petitions to the state authorities and courts.
Direct Action from A to Z: Protest Actions of Citizens and Their Legal Context
Jan Hrubala, Pavol Zilincik, 1999
The manual responds to the experience of certain activists during protest actions, and addresses improper interrogation practices of police officers. It explains the organizers and participants of "direct" protest actions what the law allows them to do, describes the competencies of police officers and the rights of citizens, and gives the citizens an insight into the procedural details of police interrogations.
Citizen's Participation in Urban Planning
Jaroslav Pavlovic, 2003
The general public - as a user of the environment and an important active element of civil society - can play a significant role in urban planning. The publication focuses on urban planning, municipal competencies and explains how representatives of the general public can participate in the development of their neighborhood.
Citizen’s Participation in the Process of Environmental Impact Assessment
Jaroslav Pavlovic, 2004
The process of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) can be a useful decision-making tool concerning activities, which impact quality of life of local inhabitants. This is true if the public is sufficiently mobilized, uses all accessible legal instruments and has a doze of good luck. This manual acquaints its readers with phases of the EIA process and, based on numerous cases from Slovakia, illustrates use of the EIA law.
Citizen's Participation in Land Use and Construction Proceedings
Jaroslav Pavlovic, 2004
Any construction can have a significant impact on its neighborhood. It is crucial to allow for broader participation in construction-related decision-making, not just the participation of investors, estate owners and officials. The publication introduces different stages of land use and construction proceedings. It lays out possibilities for citizens to effectively participate and influence the outcome of such proceedings.












