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EA told to think again on merits-based reviews of CAR decisions

In the case of R (Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd) v Environment Agency [2023], the Administrative Court held that the EA was bound to consider the need for a merits-based appeal process in respect of Compliance Assessment Report decisions
08 January 2024

Managing Environmental Compliance – an update following guidance from the regulators

As the country deals with COVID-19 we consider the response from the Environment Agency and other UK regulators

22 May 2020

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Managing environmental compliance in the time of COVID-19

As the country deals with COVID-19 we consider the impact on environmental compliance and discuss the importance of establishing an appropriate action plan
06 April 2020

Government consults on reforms to water regulation

Defra has published a consultation on proposals to improve and modernise regulation of water resources in England, including reforms to abstraction licensing.
04 February 2019

Water pollution regulation: new rules to prevent agricultural diffuse pollution

These regulations impose new rules on those in control of agricultural land with the aim of tackling pollution to inland and coastal waters.
17 May 2018

National Infrastructure Schemes – a multi-million pound opportunity for farmers?

A report by think tank Green Alliance and the National Trust proposes National Infrastructure Schemes, whereby farmers could be paid to reduce flood risks and increase water quality.
09 November 2016

NHHR Water competition – shadow market opens

From April next year, non-household consumers will be able to choose and switch their water supplier without being required to use a minimum amount of water as is currently the case.  
20 October 2016

Water Abstraction Licensing Exemptions being removed

Consultation on proposals to withdraw most of the current statutory exemptions from the system of water abstraction licensing.
05 April 2016

Radioactivity in Drinking Water

A European Directive made under the Euratom Treaty in 2013 requires the monitoring for radioactivity of water intended for human consumption.
05 April 2016

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Environment and Energy Law - Autumn 2015

This edition covers President Obama's speech at the GLACIER Conference in Alaska, the intentional flooding of Wallasea Island and more. 
23 September 2015

Publication

Environment and Energy Law ; Spring 2015

The latest edition features an update on the amendments to Environmental Permitting Regulations, the recent ClientEarth case and more.
30 April 2015

Another Competition Act commitments decision with a ‘structural’ dimension

Ofwat has brought its abuse of dominance investigation into Bristol Water's activities in relation to the self-lay market to an end with the acceptance of commitments offered by Bristol Water.
26 March 2015
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