The new system of environmental enforcement and sanctions: from principle to practice

Date: Thursday 8 November 2012.

Venue: UCL Faculty of Laws.

This main purpose of this one day conference is to consider the impact on the enforcement of environmental regulation following the introduction of a greater range of sanctions under Part III of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act.

New enforcement statements covering both criminal and civil sanctions have been developed by the Environment Agency and Natural England. Over thirty enforcement undertakings have been accepted the Agency over the past year.A new Environment Tribunal has been established to determine appeals against the imposition of civil sanctions.

Fees: £100 standard ticket, £75 UKELA members, £50 Academics / NGOs / Government lawyers. £10 non-UCL students, £5 UCL Students.