Brussels to launch debate on integrated environmental liability
Brussels to launch debate on integrated environmental liability
- 1992
- ENDS Report (204) January 1992, 14-17(4) .
Examines the draft of a European Commission discussion paper on environmental liability. The paper considers the problems of establishing a liability system and suggests an integrated scheme combining strict liability caused by dangerous activities with joint compensation funds to pay for restoration where damage cannot be attributed to specific polluters.
CONTAMINATED LAND
EC DISCUSSION PAPER
ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY
POLLUTION
Examines the draft of a European Commission discussion paper on environmental liability. The paper considers the problems of establishing a liability system and suggests an integrated scheme combining strict liability caused by dangerous activities with joint compensation funds to pay for restoration where damage cannot be attributed to specific polluters.
CONTAMINATED LAND
EC DISCUSSION PAPER
ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY
POLLUTION