Powered by Lexis+®
Jurisdiction(s):
United Kingdom

Environmental law roundup: UK and EU policy, cases and regulation (EPPS judicial review, King’s Speech, water enforcement, Dieselgate costs, EU methane/IED/hydrogen)—18 July 2024

Published on: 18 July 2024

Published by a LexisNexis Environment expert
Legal News
imgtext
Article summary

In this issue:

  • Key developments and materials
  • Air emissions and climate change
  • Energy efficiency of products
  • Energy for environmental lawyers
  • Environmental disputes and proceedings
  • Environmental information
  • Environmental liabilities, due diligence and insurance
  • ESG and sustainability
  • Hazardous substances and chemicals
  • Marine
  • Nature, biodiversity and habitat conservation
  • Water, flooding and drainage
  • Daily and weekly news alerts
  • New and updated content
  • Trackers
  • New Q&As
  • Useful information

Key developments and materials

Judicial review—Environmental Principles Policy Statement, energy efficiency standards (R (Rights Community Action Ltd) v SSHLUC)

This matter concerned a revision to government policy on local energy efficiency standards for new homes, and whether that alteration was lawful. Three grounds of judicial review were brought against the policy shift—none succeeded. Ground 1: the judge was satisfied that the section 19(1) Environment Act 2021 duty to have due regard to the Environmental Principles Policy Statement (EPPS) was complied with. Ground 2: the judge concluded the minister had not unlawfully sought to constrain local authorities’ exercise of powers conferred by statute...

To view the latest version of this document and thousands of others like it, sign-in with LexisNexis or register for a free trial.

Popular documents

When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...

Read More Right Arrow

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...

Read More Right Arrow

Date [ date ] Parties [ name of Landlord ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Landlord) [ name of Tenant ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Tenant) [ [ name of Guarantor ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Guarantor) ] [ [ name of Mortgagee ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Mortgagee) ] Definitions Within this Deed, the terms below shall be interpreted as follows: [ Annual Rent • the annual sum reserved under the Lease; ] [ Insurance Rent • the Tenant’s share of the Landlord’s costs of insuring the Property (as set out in the Lease); ] Lease • the lease of the Property dated [ date ], entered into between (1) [ the Landlord OR [ name ...

Read More Right Arrow

I, [ name ], of [ address ], solemnly and sincerely state that: [ Matters to be verified, set out in numbered paragraphs ] I make this solemn statement in good conscience, believing it to be true, and pursuant to the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835. DECLARED at [ details ] this [ day ] day of [ month and year ] Before me ................................................................................ [ signature of the person before whom the declaration is made ] A [ commissioner for oaths OR [ solicitor OR [ insert other qualification ] ] authorised to administer oaths ]...

Read More Right Arrow