Environmental liability: a shrinking mirage or the most realistic attempt so far?
Series: Journal of Planning and Environment Law ; March 2003, 272-287(16)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66519 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 121621-1001 |
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.