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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

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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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Disclaiming environmental permits

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

Produced in partnership with Ashurst LLP 15th Jan

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Wildlife licences

Brexit11 pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal from the...

15th Jan

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues in restructuring and insolvency

Restructuring and insolvency professionals may find themselves working with businesses with obligations under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC...

15th Jan

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Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016—groundwater activities

Coronavirus (COVID-19): To help businesses cope with the disruption caused by Coronavirus, COVID-19, the Environment Agency (EA) has published a...

Produced in partnership with Craig Burman of Schofield Sweeney 15th Jan

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Types of environmental authorisations

Coronavirus (COVID-19): To help businesses cope with the disruption caused by Coronavirus, COVID-19, the Environment Agency (EA) has published a...

Produced in partnership with Begonia Filgueira FIEMA of Acuity Legal 15th Jan

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Hazardous substance zones and consent

Legislation and guidanceHazardous substances consents (HSCs) are regulated by the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 (P(HS)A 1990), the Planning...

15th Jan

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Trade effluent consent and agreements—compliance

Compliance, enforcement and offencesOwner or occupier of trade premisesIt is an offence punishable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the...

Produced in partnership with Begonia Filgueira FIEMA of Acuity Legal 15th Jan

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Environmental permits for energy from waste plants

What is Energy from Waste (EfW)?Energy from waste (EfW) involves taking waste and turning it into a useable form of energy from a sustainable energy...

15th Jan

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—trading and surrendering allowances

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme)The CRC Scheme was a mandatory emissions trading scheme in the UK that aimed to cut carbon dioxide...

15th Jan

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—qualification and registration

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme)The CRC Scheme is a mandatory emissions trading scheme in the UK that aims to cut carbon dioxide...

15th Jan

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Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016—enforcement, offences and civil sanctions

Coronavirus (COVID-19): To help businesses cope with the disruption caused by Coronavirus, COVID-19, the Environment Agency (EA) has published a...

Produced in partnership with Craig Burman of Schofield Sweeney 15th Jan

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues in corporate transactions

The CRC Energy Efficiency SchemeThe CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme) was a mandatory UK-wide emissions trading scheme in the UK that aimed to...

Produced in partnership with Angus Evers of Shoosmiths 15th Jan

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Insolvency practitioners and environmental permits

Under Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016, the operator of any regulated facility must obtain and comply with the conditions...

15th Jan

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Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016—mining waste operations

Coronavirus (COVID-19):To help businesses cope with the disruption caused by Coronavirus, COVID-19, the Environment Agency (EA) has published a series...

Produced in partnership with Begonia Filgueira FIEMA of Acuity Legal 15th Jan

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Reservoir registration

What is a reservoir?The Reservoirs Act 1975 (RA 1975), as amended by (FWMA 2010), applies only to 'large raised reservoirs', which includes:•a large...

Produced in partnership with Begonia Filgueira FIEMA of Acuity Legal 15th Jan

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Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)—issues in corporate (private M&A) transactions

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 King & Wood Mallesons 15th Jan

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Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)—ESOS assessment, reporting and compliance

ESOS is an energy assessment and energy savings scheme. It is mandatory for organisations that meet the qualification criteria, ie large undertakings...

Produced in partnership with Ramboll Environ 15th Jan

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—corporate structures

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme)The CRC Scheme was a mandatory UK-wide emissions trading scheme in the UK that aimed to cut carbon...

Produced in partnership with Angus Evers of Shoosmiths 15th Jan

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Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016—domestic septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants

Coronavirus (COVID-19): To help businesses cope with the disruption caused by Coronavirus, COVID-19, the Environment Agency (EA) has published a...

15th Jan

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CRC Initial Phase (Phase 2)—issues for property lawyers

What is the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC Scheme)?The CRC Scheme is a mandatory emissions trading scheme in the UK that aims to cut carbon dioxide...

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

What is a contract of insurance?

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Compensation orders in criminal cases

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