Environmental liability: a shrinking mirage or the most realistic attempt so far?
Thornton, J.
Environmental liability: a shrinking mirage or the most realistic attempt so far? - 2003 - Journal of Planning and Environment Law March 2003, 272-287(16) .
Discusses the proposed EU directive on environmental liability which has taken 10 years to materialise. Outlines the scheme and scope of the directive looking at environmental damage, biodiversity damage, damage to watercourses, site contamination, the obligations of prevention and restoration, the division of responsibility for prevention or clean-up and allocation of costs, the nature of operator liability, the role of individuals/environmentalgroups, financial security and other provisions. Considers the potential impact on laws in England and Wales and concludes with the timescale for implementation. Diagram.
ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY
POLLUTION
POLLUTER PAYS PRINCIPLE
EC DIRECTIVES
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Environmental liability: a shrinking mirage or the most realistic attempt so far? - 2003 - Journal of Planning and Environment Law March 2003, 272-287(16) .
Discusses the proposed EU directive on environmental liability which has taken 10 years to materialise. Outlines the scheme and scope of the directive looking at environmental damage, biodiversity damage, damage to watercourses, site contamination, the obligations of prevention and restoration, the division of responsibility for prevention or clean-up and allocation of costs, the nature of operator liability, the role of individuals/environmentalgroups, financial security and other provisions. Considers the potential impact on laws in England and Wales and concludes with the timescale for implementation. Diagram.
ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITY
POLLUTION
POLLUTER PAYS PRINCIPLE
EC DIRECTIVES
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
EUROPEAN COMMISSION