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Statutory nuisance (1): nature and scope

By: Series: Solicitors' Journal ; 145(42) 1028-1029(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: In the first of a series of six articles, the paper outlines what must be considered when deciding if a statutory nuisance occurs. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 s79(1) establishes nine categories of statutory nuisance which will be discussed in greater depth in the second article in the series. This article discusses what constitutes 'prejudicial to health' or 'nuisance'.

In the first of a series of six articles, the paper outlines what must be considered when deciding if a statutory nuisance occurs. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 s79(1) establishes nine categories of statutory nuisance which will be discussed in greater depth in the second article in the series. This article discusses what constitutes 'prejudicial to health' or 'nuisance'.