Access and print HTTP request query string parameters via EL in JSP page

Question

I need to pass a request parameter from one JSP to another JSP page like this:

<a href="cv.jsp?type=alaacv">alaa</a>

However, when I try to access it as below, it doesn't print anything.

<c:set var="selectedCV" value="${type}" scope="request" />
<c:out value="${selectedCV}" />

How is this caused and how can I solve it?