Few concepts have shaped EU environmental law as profoundly as the polluter pays principle. Despite its apparent simplicity, its implementation continues to raise a number of questions, such as who qualifies as the “polluter” and which mechanisms, from taxes to extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes, should be used to transfer the costs of environmental protection … Continue Reading
We are pleased to share our latest edition of “frESH Law Horizons: Key Developments in UK & EU Environment, Safety and Health Law, Procedure and Policy”. In the December edition, we summarise 29 developments in the environmental, safety and health sector. Top stories this month include: Three companies, all operating on the same site found liable … Continue Reading
