Environment Agency Investigations
An extensive legislative framwork exists under a series of Statutes and Regulations to protect the environment from harm. Examples include the:-
• |
Environmental Protection Act 1990; |
• |
Water Resources Act 1991; |
• |
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005; |
• |
Environmenal Civil Sanctions Order and Regulations 2010. |
Any company or individual who does not adhere to the legislation risks investigation by the Environment Agency, and other bodies which can lead to the application of civil sanctions, including the imposition of substantial financial penalties and restrictions upon working practices, and in the most serious of cases to prosecution..
Michael Batty is a member of the United Kingdom Environmental Law Association (UKELA). He has worked in this area for over 15 years.
Michael regularly advises clients faced with investigation and prosecution by the Environment Agency. He has also advised clients in connection with claims against other professionals flowing from the aquisition of contaminated land.
Click onto page 2 for examples of recent work in this area.
 |
12 | |