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Brussels to launch debate on integrated environmental liability

Language: English Series: ENDS Report ; (204) January 1992, 14-17(4)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: 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.

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.