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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 9th Nov

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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 9th Nov

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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 9th Nov

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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 9th Nov

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 9th Nov

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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 9th Nov

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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 9th Nov

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

Most recent Waste content

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CLP—chemicals classification

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

Produced in partnership with Begonia Filgueira FIEMA of Acuity Legal 25th Nov

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Transfrontier shipments of waste—compliance and controls

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

Produced in partnership with Angus Evers of Shoosmiths 25th Nov

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Transfrontier shipment of waste—offences, enforcement and penalties

The Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 2007, SI 2007/1711 (TFSR) (as amended by the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste (Amendment) Regulations...

Produced in partnership with Angus Evers of Shoosmiths 25th Nov

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Regulation on Shipments of Waste—snapshot

TitleRegulation (EC) 1013/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2006 on shipments of waste (Regulation). Europa has prepared a...

Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado 25th Nov

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Waste planning policy in Wales

ContextTechnical Advice Note (TAN) 21 provides advice about how the land use planning system in Wales should contribute to sustainable waste resource...

24th Nov

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Waste planning

Waste planning authoritiesWaste planning authorities (WPAs) are authorities with responsibility for the land-use planning control of waste management....

24th 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...

23rd Nov

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Waste types and controls—hazardous waste

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

Produced in partnership with Dr Ken Westlake of Westlake Associates 23rd Nov

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Waste carriers, brokers and dealers—when is a registration required?

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 23rd Nov

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Landfill Directive—snapshot

TitleCouncil Directive 1999/31/EC of 26 April 1999 on the landfill of waste OJ L 182 of 16.07.1999Entry into Force16 July 1999Deadline for...

23rd Nov

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Waste Framework Directive—snapshot

Title Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (Waste...

23rd Nov

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Waste types and controls—packaging waste

Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007, as amended, SI 2007/871 (PROR 2007) impose on producers the obligation to...

23rd Nov

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Waste types and controls—plastics

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

20th Nov

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Waste management plan—England

The waste management plan for England (WMPE) is a high level, non-site specific document, which provides an analysis of waste management in England...

Produced in partnership with Dr. Louise Smail of Fisher Scoggins Waters LLP 16th Nov

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Radioactive waste and spent fuel regulation

Brexit impact—Euratom and the UK Nuclear SectorThis Practice Note contains information on subjects impacted by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU at 11...

Produced in partnership with Herbert Smith Freehills 13th Nov

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Hazardous waste registration—when is it required?

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 2nd Nov

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Landfills—key waste issues

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

Produced in partnership with Argyll Environmental UK and Dr Louise Smail at Fisher Scoggins Waters LLP 28th Oct

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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 19th Oct

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Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016—waste installations, waste operations and exempt waste operations

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 19th Oct

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Transporting dangerous goods

Brexit impactAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

Produced in partnership with Begonia Filgueira FIEMA of Acuity Legal 14th Oct