In this podcast produced by Lexis PSL, Christopher Badger and Mark Davies discuss some of the key developments over the previous month, including: The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) consultation on strategy and enforcement policy – listen from 0.36 mins The Spring Statement – listen from 4.22 mins Green claims in advertising – listen from 7.29 mins To listen to the podcast, please use the link below:- The post Environmental Law News Podcast first appeared on Six Pump Court ..read more

In this podcast produced by Lexis PSL, Christopher Badger and Mark Davies discuss some of the key developments over the previous month, including: COP26 – tune in from – listen from 0.34 mins The Silverdale Quarry case – listen from 4.56 mins Climate issues for local councils – listen from 8.50 mins To listen to the podcast, please use the link below:- The post Environmental Law News Podcast first appeared on Six Pump Court ..read more

In this podcast produced by Lexis PSL, Christopher Badger and Mark Davies discuss some of the key developments over the previous month, including: Southern Water’s record £90 million fine – listen from 0.34 mins Valero Logistics UK Ltd v Plymouth City Council – listen from 5.33 mins The UK Innovation Strategy and the potential for the precautionary principle to be revisited – listen from 8.23 mins To listen to the podcast, please use the link below:- The post Environmental Law Podcast – August 2021 first appeared on Six Pump Court ..read more

by Nicholas Ostrowski We all know what ‘the 2 metre’ rule is – how does that translate to retailers and what does the latest guidance say? The Government (the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy) published guidance on ‘Working Safely during Coronavirus (COVID-19)’ in late May. This had specific guidance for shops and branches much of which is helpful and detailed. However, one issue which has caused significant anxiety for retailers is the question of how many customers they should allow into their stores to ensure that their customers can maintain social distance? The go ..read more

As many businesses begin the process of re-starting operations, businesses and their advisors may face questions from employees, clients and visitors about what steps they should take to control the COVID-19 virus through air conditioning and ventilation systems. This short article by Nicholas Ostrowski attempts to address that question. On 19 March 2020 the World Health Organisation published guidance on ‘Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19’. Frustratingly though, while it refers to ‘open[ing] windows and doors whenever possible to make sure the venue is well ventila ..read more

Following the pandemic induced hiatus to the podcast series, we are delighted to bring you a new edition of this podcast presented by Christopher Badger and Mark Davies in association with LexisPSL. In this July 2021 update, they take us through: the climate change litigation judgment of the Dutch Court in Milieudefensie et al v Royal Dutch Shell plc – listen from 0.38 mins the Environment Agency’s National Crime Survey results – listen from 4.17 mins the meaning of waste case looking at ‘fluff’ in Customs and Excise Commissioners v Devon Waste Management Ltd; Customs and Excise Commissioners ..read more

In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, Christopher Badger and Nicholas Ostrowski consider some environmental predictions for 2021, whether an Environmental Impact Assessment should consider ‘indirect’ emissions and a further case dealing with the complexities of assessing bathing water quality. Environmental Law Predictions for 2021 We begin this year as we did the last: with our predictions for environmental law in the forthcoming year. The Office for Environmental Protection At the time of writing, the progress of the Environment Bill has been delayed. Amendments have ..read more

The latest monthly environmental law news podcast presented by Christopher Badger and Mark Davies in association with LexisPSL, is now available. In this short update Chris and Mark consider and discuss: Openbaar Ministerie v Tronex BV – on the meaning of waste Thames Water’s latest fine Latest win for ClientEarth – using corporate law mechanisms to advance environmental aims Please find a link to August’s podcast here:-   http://www.6pumpcourt.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019-August_Newscast_Draft1.mp3 The post Environmental Law Podcast – August 2019 first ..read more

The latest monthly environmental law news podcast presented by Mark Davies in association with LexisPSL, is now available. In this short update Mark considers: Publication of the Environment Bill; Environment Agency aims to become net carbon zero by 2030; and New requirements for applicants for certain bespoke permits to carry out risk assessments on adapting to climate change.   Please find a link to October’s podcast here:- http://www.6pumpcourt.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019_10_25_EnvironmentalNewscast_Draft1.mp3   Publication of the Environment Bill – listen from 0.32 mi ..read more

The latest monthly environmental law news podcast presented by Charles Morgan and Christopher Badger in association with LexisPSL, is now available. In this short update Charles and Chris consider and discuss: –      legal action brought by Friends of the Earth (FoE) against Shell, for its alleged role in climate change –      progress under the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan, and –      the potential prosecution of up to 1130 climate protesters following Extinction Rebellion   Please find a link to May’s podcast here:-   ..read more