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The manager of a waste transfer station has received a suspended prison sentence after he was found to be operating illegally. How did this happen, as there was an environmental permit in place for
the site?
Published 26.02.2020
Data suggests that the level of punishment for breaching environmental permits has risen threefold in some sectors. Why is this?
Published 27.10.2015
Two former directors have been given three months to pay over £1m after being found guilty of running a waste site illegally. What happened and how could they have avoided this outcome?
Published 24.10.2017
A businessman has been jailed after he was found guilty of numerous serious waste offences, notably dumping 11,000 litres of cancer-causing chemical waste near to the Ribble Estuary. What can be
learned from this case?
Published 24.05.2012
A businessman has been ordered to pay £84,000 after his stored bales of waste created a major fire risk. What happened in the run up to the prosecution and how could it have been avoided?
Published 01.06.2020
Since 1 July 2014 the courts have been using sentencing guidelines when dealing with environmental offences. Should you be worried?
Published 29.08.2014
New guidelines identify appropriate penalties for those found guilty of environmental offences. What impact are these likely to have?
Published 27.03.2014
In March 2014 we informed you that the Sentencing Council has identified the penalties that should be handed down for environmental offences. As a small business, what level of fine could be in store
if you get it wrong?
Published 25.04.2014
To deter businesses from causing pollution, the Environment Agency (EA) is pushing for larger fines. How might this affect you?
Published 11.12.2009
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