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Regulation & Case Law

They are used to protect and benefit people, businesses and the environment and to support economic growth. Case laws are laws established following judicial decisions given in earlier cases. By deciding a disputed point of law a senior court can change or clarify the law, thereby setting a precedent which other courts are bound to follow or apply in later cases. The level of fines and other sanctions established under case law can act as a significant deterrent to any future offences by organisations and/or individuals on environmental protection issues such as waste management and environmental pollution.

Regulation & Case Law articles

‘Unlimited fines’ proposed for water companies that pollute environment

Water companies could be hit with “unlimited fines” for polluting the environment under a new plan unveiled by the UK government today.

4th April 2023

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As PFAS seep into the public consciousness (and bloodstream), Chris Seekings reports on what’s being done to regulate them

30th March 2023

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International Paint Ltd, whose parent company is AkzoNobel, has been found guilty of causing pollution to the Yealm estuary with hazardous substances, including tributyltin (TBT), copper, mercury and arsenic, leading to a £650,000 fine.

30th March 2023

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must do more to tackle investment funds that have misled customers with exaggerated sustainability claims, and not punish victims, a cross-party group of MPs has said.

14th March 2023

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Most UK businesses strongly support environmental regulation, with just one-fifth believing that the current rules are excessive, a new survey has found.

3rd March 2023

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Neil Howe takes an in-depth look at the potential impact of the Retained EU Law Bill

2nd February 2023

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Members of IEMA’s policy team outline the key issues facing sustainability professionals in 2023 and beyond

2nd February 2023

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