Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR)

Access to Environmental Information

The Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) came into force on 1st January 2005 to coincide with the full implementation of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA). EIR gives the public access rights to environmental information held by the MPS, subject to certain exceptions.

Environmental information covers a wide range of information about the state of the natural and built environment. This includes information about:

  • The state of the elements of the environment including air, water, soil, land, flora and fauna;
  • Factors such as substances, energy, noise, radiation or waste including emissions;
  • Measures including policies, plans and programmes;
  • Reports on the implementation of environmental legislation; and
  • The state of human health and safety.

Publicly Available Environmental Information

A variety of information relating to the environmental performance of the MPS is publicly available via the Environment page of the MPS website and also via the MPS Publication Scheme. This includes historical MPA/S Annual Environment Reports, 5 year MPS Environmental Strategy and MPS annual Environmental Management Programmes. In addition, the MPA holds a variety of reports on the environmental performance of the MPS, which can be accessed via the MPA website.

How to request information

Unlike Freedom of Information requests, requests for environmental information do not have to be in writing but it will help us to clarify your request more quickly if you write to us using the Request for Information Form. Alternatively, you can email your request to PublicAccessOffice@met.police.uk or send your written EIR request to:

Environmental Information Regulations Request
FoIA Policy Support Team
MPS Public Access Office
PO Box 57192
London
SW6 1SF

The MPS aims to respond to your request for information as soon as possible and within 20 working days. In exceptional cases, and in line with the regulations, we may extend this to 40 working days. The MPS aims to provide most information free of charge, although some cases a fee may be charged.

Your right to information