A Practical Approach to Environmental Law, 2nd Edition

• An accessible guide to the law relating to the environment
• Clear and concise sectoral approach which enables readers to turn quickly to the relevant materials
• Includes discussion of recent environmental legislation including the Commons Act 2006, and funding changes
• Contains extensive cross-referencing to assist practitioners with key information at a glance
• A comprehensive reference tool for practitioners, including procedural advice, checklists, and key materials and documents

The A Practical Approach series is the perfect partner for practice work. Each title focuses on one field of the law and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject together with clear, practical advice and tips on issues likely to arise in practice. The books are also an excellent resource for those new to the law, where the expert overview and clear layout promotes clarity and ease of understanding.

A Practical Approach to Environmental Law provides comprehensive coverage of the full range of law and legislation relating to the environment, including; The Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004; the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004; and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, written in a clear and user-friendly style.

To ensure accessibility and ease of reference, the book is organized into three sections, focussing in turn on; the principles of environmental protection such as the polluter pays principle, the precautionary principle, and sustainable development; substantive environmental law areas (such as noise, waste and water); and practice and procedure. The practice and procedure section covers remedies available under civil law, with practical advice on case management, injunctions and compensation, and costs. It also covers criminal law offences, procedures for prosecuting, and sentencing guidelines.

Very much a practical guide, A Practical Approach to Environmental Lawmakes extensive use of cross-referencing, examples, checklists, case studies, and key reference documents, to assist the practitioner in quickly locating the material they need, whilst also providing valuable context for the student coming to this complex subject for the first time.

Readership: Primary: Solicitors and barristers advising in environmental law matters; local government officers in environment and planning departments. Secondary: Reference libraries; academics; vocational students on the BVC and LPC; environmental conservation organisations.