The Environment Agency (EA) has just been handed additional powers to penalise businesses that commit environmental crimes. What’s to know?
Published 24.03.2010
A colleague was recently inspected by the Environment Agency. Could you be next in line? Do they select at random and how should you deal with them during an inspection?
Published 01.06.2006
The regulator has published details of the largest fines for environmental legislation breaches handed out in 2020. What can you learn from the list?
Published 28.01.2021
The Environment Agency appear to deal with businesses that have committed similar offences differently, e.g. some are prosecuted whilst others aren’t. Why is this, and how can you ensure you’re not
the apparently unlucky one?
Published 01.02.2007
An inspector from the Environment Agency has contacted you stating that you’re not meeting the standards specified in your Discharge Consent. How do they know this and what should you do to rectify
the situation?
Published 01.06.2007
The Environment Agency (EA) has recently used civil sanctions, its alternative penalty to a criminal prosecution, for the first time. What happened and what are the implications for others found to
be in breach of the law?
Published 23.09.2011
If an inspector from the Environment Agency walks on to your site, would you know how to deal with them, especially if they mention enforcement action? If not, why not follow our guide?
Published 14.01.2008
If you have caused pollution you could be in for a heavy fine. However, as a recent case proves, even though you’ve breached environmental law, you can avoid being prosecuted. What should you do?
Published 28.05.2015
The Environment Agency (EA) has released its latest enforcement and sanctions policy detailing how it intends to use its powers to secure compliance with environmental regulations. What do you need
to know?
Published 30.03.2020
You’ve heard about businesses being prosecuted for polluting water, but never really understood what classifies as “pollution”. What is it, and who can you expect to knock on the door if you’re
suspected of causing it?
Published 01.04.2007