Originally prepared in partnership with Freya Foster of Henderson Chambers
The Environment Act 2021 (EA 2021) obtained Royal Assent in November 2021 (see the Practice Note: Environment Act 2021—snapshot). It was brought forward to meet, in particular, section 16 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (EU(W)A 2018), which required, among other matters, legislation to create an independent body delivering post-Brexit oversight, compliance, and enforcement of environmental law (see the Practice Note: Environment Act 2021—developments [Archived] for a summary of EA 2021’s legislative history).
EA 2021, s 22 established the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), tasked with scrutinising, advising on, and enforcing environmental law as it applies to organisations and individuals exercising public law functions, e.g. central departments, ministers, regulators, and local authorities. Its remit also extends to certain private entities, such as water companies, but only insofar as their public powers and duties are engaged. Environmental law is widely defined as legislation ‘mainly concerned’ with environmental protection, excluding specified matters under EA 2021, s 46 or by the Secretary of State through regulations. For more detail on the OEP’s background, jurisdiction, and remit, please see Practice Note: The Office for Environmental Protection...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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