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Environment Bill 2020—analysis of the first reading

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Published on: 10 February 2020
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What is the history of the bill?
  • What are the key provisions?
  • What were the key areas of scrutiny in the October 2019 version of the bill?
  • Are we likely to see any more changes made before Royal Assent?

Article summary

Environment analysis: Ben Stansfield, Planning & Environment partner at Gowling WLG examines the key provisions of the Environment Bill 2020 following its first reading. Also discussed is the history of the bill and its future in Parliament.

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