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The new environmental liability regime: not only the polluter will pay

Journal of Professional Negligence

Edited by:
Colm McGrath and Isabel Barter
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Professional
Publication Date:
September 2024
Vol.25 No.4 Introduction To what damage do the Regulations apply? Pollution of a diffuse character Time limit for bringing enforcement action How many cases of ‘environmental damage’ are anticipated? A hierarchy of enforcement options Who may be caught by the Regulations? Liability for causing environmental damage Obligations where no damage has occurred Liability for costs of enforcing authority Potential liability of directors, managers and other decision takers Obligations to provide information Increased risk of liabilities being crystallised Requests for action by interested parties Conclusion ...

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