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The government is backsliding on the Environment Bill before it even becomes law

Hatti Owens, ClientEarth

07 December 2020 •

In its current form the Environment Bill risks undermining the UK's aspiration for green leadership, argues ClientEarth lawyer Hatti Owens

After a delay of over six months, the Environment Bill is finally back. Having just completed review by a committee of MPs in Parliament, we expect its enactment during the first part of next year...

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