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Nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher—common law liability for pollution

Private nuisancePrivate nuisance is an unlawful interference with a person's use or enjoyment of land or some right over or in connection with it....

What is a contract of insurance?

This Practice Note covers the legal framework and regulatory guidance to be considered in determining whether an arrangement constitutes a contract of...

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE)—environmental and health and safety enquiries

Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSEs) are industry standard pre-contract enquiries used in commercial property transactions. CPSEs are...

Compensation orders in criminal cases

What is compensation?A compensation order is defined in the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (PCC(S)A 2000), to mean an order which...

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Lease transactions toolkit (environmental issues)—Commercial Property Standard Enquiries and additional environmental enquiries

Commercial Property Standard EnquiriesThe Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE) have become the industry standard pre-contract enquiries for...

Produced in partnership with ELM Law 12th Jan

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Mortgagee in possession

This Practice Note covers the rights and responsibilities of a mortgagee in possession.RightsA legal mortgagee has a right to possession of the...

9th Nov

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Judicial review time limits—extensions and urgent cases

When a public body receives a claim form for judicial review, the first step is to consider whether the claim has been brought in time. For further...

Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

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Costs for judicial review—general principles

General rule on costs in judicial reviewThe general rule in relation to costs in judicial review, as in other proceedings, is that costs follow the...

Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

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General principles of insurance contract law

What is insurance law?Insurance law can be split into three parts:•insurance contract law which governs the contractual relationship between insureds...

9th Nov

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Waste types and controls—controlled waste

Controlled waste is subject to legislative control. It is defined in Part II to the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990), see Definition of...

9th Nov

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Forfeiture

The power of the court to order the forfeiture of property under the PCC(S)A 2000The Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 is the principal...

9th Nov

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Judicial review—what it is and when it can be used—Scotland

Background to judicial review in ScotlandJudicial review represents the means by which the courts control the exercise of governmental power. Judicial...

Produced in partnership with Carolyn Morgan of Harper Macleod LLP 12th Jan

Scottish Law

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Introduction to retained EU law

This Practice Note provides an introduction to retained EU law, which is an entirely new legal concept introduced to UK domestic law in preparation...

9th Nov

Brexit

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Appealing a conviction in the Crown Court

This Practice Note explains the right of defendants who have been convicted in criminal proceedings to appeal against their convictions in the...

Produced in partnership with Doughty Street Chambers 12th Jan

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Public nuisance—general principles

Public nuisancePublic nuisance involves a nuisance being carried out, which affects a section of the general public. It has been defined as: 'acts or...

9th Nov

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Local authorities—powers to investigate environmental crime

When do local authorities investigate environmental offences?Environmental offences cover a broad range of crimes which affect the surroundings we...

Produced in partnership with Laura Phillips of 6 Pump Court 12th Jan

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Overview of the EU legal system

Brexit: This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects impacted by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. As of 31 January 2020 (exit day), the UK is no...

Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado 12th Jan

Brexit

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Presumption in favour of sustainable development

Policy contextThe original version of the National Planning Policy Framework (2012 NPPF) was published on 27 March 2012, taking immediate effect. It...

9th Nov

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Double funding

Brexit: The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. This has implications for the schemes providing for agricultural subsidies in England and Wales, which...

9th Nov

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Fire safety in the workplace—regulatory requirements

This Practice Note covers regulatory requirements relating to fire safety in the workplace. It covers fire safety requirements in an office-based...

Produced in partnership with Melanie O'Brien of DG Legal 15th Jan

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Health and safety in the oil and gas sector—Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Permits

Brexit impactAs of 31 January 2020 (exit day), the UK is no longer an EU Member State, but it has entered an implementation period during which it...

Produced in partnership with Lynne Gray of Burness Paull 15th Jan

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Health and safety due diligence—manufacturing business

Asbestos materialsIndustrial and manufacturing buildings (and sometimes plant) frequently contain asbestos materials. Businesses are legally...

Produced in partnership with RSK 15th Jan

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Environment Agency (EA)—powers of entry

The Environment Agency (EA), Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have extensive, but not unlimited, powers to enter...

15th Jan

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Nuclear decommissioning—health and safety

Brexit impact—Euratom and the UK Nuclear SectorAs of 31 January 2020 (exit day), the UK is no longer an EU Member State, but it has entered an...

Produced in partnership with Ian Truman of Burges Salmon 15th Jan

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Control of major accident hazards involving dangerous substances directive—snapshot

TitleDirective 2012/18/EU of the European parliament and of the council of 4 July 2012 on the control of major accident hazards involving dangerous...

15th Jan

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Control of asbestos—asbestos surveys

Legal requirementsThere is a legal presumption that any non-domestic buildings (and the common parts of domestic buildings) whose construction was...

15th Jan

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Control of asbestos—duty to manage

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) place various duties on employers to protect employees from risks related to exposure to asbestos...

15th Jan

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Hazardous substances regulation—potential liabilities

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

Produced in partnership with Susannah Wilks 15th Jan

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Health and safety in the offshore oil and gas sector—legislative regime

Brexit Impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

Produced in partnership with Lynne Moss of Burness Paull 15th Jan

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Mining—environmental, health and safety (EHS) issues

Brexit impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

15th Jan

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Money laundering and proceeds of crime—implications for environmental lawyers

Legal frameworkMoney laundering is the conversion of illegally obtained money into legitimate currency or other assets.The anti-money laundering (AML)...

15th Jan

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Health and safety in the offshore oil and gas sector—safety case regime

Brexit Impact11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal...

15th Jan

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, SI 2013/1471 (RIDDOR)—general requirements

What is RIDDOR? Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, SI 2013/1471 (RIDDOR) is a regulation which requires employers...

15th Jan

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Hazardous substances—storage of petrol

This Practice Note looks at the requirements under the Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 (2014 Regulations), SI 2014/1637 for operators of...

15th Jan

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Control of asbestos—medical examinations

Health records and medical surveillanceThe provisions relating to medical examinations are contained at SI 2012/632, reg 22 and the HSE Approved Code...

15th Jan

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Control of asbestos—penalties

PenaltiesThe Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, SI 2012/632 (‘CAR’) were made under Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, s 15 (‘HSWA 1974’)....

Produced in partnership with Lee Hughes of Lincoln House Chambers 15th Jan

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Hazardous substances—above ground oil storage

The Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations 2001 (the English Regulations), SI 2001/2954 and the Water Resources (Control of...

15th Jan

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Control of Major Accident Hazards—regulation and enforcement

The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 (COMAH 2015), SI 2015/483, aim to prevent major work place accidents occurring and put in place...

15th Jan

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