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Details
This text provides far-reaching coverage of the essential topics taught on most environmental law courses, with the authors tackling the key debates and explaining the subject in its social and political context.
Environmental Law is structured thematically to provide far-reaching coverage of the fundamentals and allow students to develop critical thinking and high-level understanding. The accessible style provides clear content suitable for both new and experienced students of the subject.
Key Features:
- Offers thorough coverage on the subject, with thematic discussions of key topics introducing debates and legislation from domestic and international perspectives
- Places the subject in context, providing an accessible introduction to the main themes and principles of environmental law for new students and those looking to develop their understanding
- Sets the scene with chapter overviews, case studies, and information boxes to engage students with the substantive law, significant issues, case law, legislation, and events
- Features chapter summaries and self-test questions to help readers consolidate their learning, and further reading lists to support independent study and assessment preparation
New to This Edition:
- Analysis of the UK's withdrawal from the EU and the impact on UK environmental law
- Coverage of the Environment Act 2021 and the creation of the Office for Environmental Protection
- Discussion of the 'net zero' target under the Climate Change Act 2008 regime
- Treatment of key case law developments, including Fearn v Tate Galler; Finch; and Friends of the Earth v Heathrow Airport
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Part I. Introductory themes
1: What is environmental law? A brief introduction
2: History and challenges
3: Values, principles, rights, justice, and environmental law
4: Sources of environmental law
5: The administration of environmental law and policy
Part II. Integrated themes
6: International law and environmental protection
7: The European Union and the environment
8: The regulation of environmental protection
9: Environmental crime and enforcement
10: Public participation
11: Private law and environmental protection
Part III. Sectoral coverage
12: Town and country planning
13: Environmental assessment
14: Environmental permitting and IPPC
15: Climate change, ozone depletion, and air quality
16: Contaminated land
17: Water pollution and water quality
18: Waste management
19: The conservation of nature
Online chapters
Landscape management
Local controls and remedies
Disposal of waste to sewers
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Stuart Bell, Professor of Law and Head of School, York Law School, University of York, Donald McGillivray, Professor of Law, Sussex Law School, University of Sussex, and Ole Pedersen, Senior Lecturer in Law, Newcastle Law School, Newcastle University
Stuart Bell is Professor of Law at the University of York and Head of York Law School.
Donald McGillivray is Reader in Law at the University of Sussex
Ole Pedersen is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Newcastle University.
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Review(s) from previous edition
"'Environmental Law is an essential resource for me and my students. It can be relied upon to provide clear, concise and relevant detail in sufficient depth. It's not too simple or too complicated.' - Nigel Toft, Senior Lecturer in Law, London Metropolitan University
"'Clearly explains the issues relating to different topics and the reasons behind the law in a way that both law and non-law students are able to comprehend.' " - Tilak Ginige, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Law, Bournemouth University
"'An extremely comprehensive introduction to environmental policy including the EU framework directives. It is clearly written from a legal perspective but easily accessible to non-lawyers.' " - George Hutchinson, Professor of Environmental Economics, Queen's University Belfast
"'Bell & McGillivray deliver unfailingly a reliable, detailed but easy to understand text covering environmental law. It is the first point of call for academics and students alike.' " - Hazel Nash, Lecturer in Environmental Law, University of Sussex
