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UK, EU and international environmental law update: Aarhus Brexit breach, ICJ climate duties, CfD AR7, ESG reporting, PFAS regulation, BNG and EPR funding; key planning and EIA judgments

Published on: 31 July 2025

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Key developments and materials

UN committee finds UK breached Aarhus Convention over inadequate public consultation on Brexit legislation

The UN Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee has released draft conclusions stating that the UK contravened Articles 3 and 8 of the Convention while preparing the EU Withdrawal Bill. It concluded the UK did not:

  • observe the necessary public consultation periods;
  • circulate the draft Bill for public scrutiny; and
  • facilitate avenues for public feedback.

Arising from a 2017 complaint by Friends of the Earth, these conclusions would become binding in international law if adopted by the Convention’s member states in November 2025. If approved, the UK will be required to introduce legislative changes to secure effective public consultation on future environmental laws. The government may opt to implement the findings before the November 2025 meeting. See: LNB News 25/07/2025 10...

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