The concept of `causing` in environmental offences

McIntyre, O.

The concept of `causing` in environmental offences - 1998 - Environmental & Waste Management 1(4) 1998, 215-219(5) .

The interpretation of the term `causes or knowingly permits` water pollution is discussed in the context of the House of Lords decision in the case of "Empress Car Co. (Abertillery) Ltd v National Rivers Authority".


ALPHACELL LTD V WOODWARD
CAUSING
EMPRESS CAR CO (ABERTILLERY) LTD V NATIONAL RIVERS AUTHORITY
ENVIRONMENT ACT 1995
Environment
IMPRESS (WORCESTER) V REES
KNOWINGLY PERMITTING
WATER POLLUTION
WATER RESOURCES ACT 1991