DEFRA's initiative to strengthen the Environment Agency's enforcement powers through civil sanctions rather than criminal prosecution for environmental breaches, particularly illegal waste dumping and pollution. The Environmental Civil Sanctions (England) (Amendment) Order 2023 expands the Agency's ability to issue faster and more cost-effective penalties without requiring criminal court proceedings. Current status involves implementation and refinement of civil enforcement mechanisms.
The National Audit Office has prepared this briefing on environmental protection for the new members of the Environmental Audit Committee Report type: value_for_money | Topics: ['Energy and environment']
The National Audit Office has prepared this briefing on environmental protection for the new members of the Environmental Audit Committee Report type: value_for_money | Topics: ['Energy and environment']