Cambridge Water v Eastern Counties Leather: the polluter`s charter?
Language: English Series: Property Management ; 12(3) 1994, 29-32(4)Publication details: 1994Subject(s): Summary: Discusses and details the 1994 case "Cambridge Water Co Ltd v Eastern Counties Leather plc" and comments on the decision of the House of Lords, which found in favour of the polluter. Considers some implications raised by this case on the scope of environmental damage and liability, and concludes that if damage is reasonably foreseeable then liability is strict.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS51251 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 17345-1001 |
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Discusses and details the 1994 case "Cambridge Water Co Ltd v Eastern Counties Leather plc" and comments on the decision of the House of Lords, which found in favour of the polluter. Considers some implications raised by this case on the scope of environmental damage and liability, and concludes that if damage is reasonably foreseeable then liability is strict.