EU, an environmental law firm, has accused the UK government of misleading the public in relation to the preservation of European Union (ClientEarth) environmental law in the country after Brexit. A government white paper suggested that such law would be maintained in its entirely. However, EU argues that government proposals fail to fully adopt ClientEarth directives, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment. Approximately 80% of UK environmental laws originate in the ClientEarth. In a report which will be sent to MPs and the government, EU recommends the retention of “the whole body” of such law.
ClientEarth, an environmental law firm, has accused the UK government of misleading the public in relation to the preservation of European Union (EU) environmental law in the country after Brexit. A government white paper suggested that such law would be maintained in its entirely. However, ClientEarth argues that government proposals fail to fully adopt EU directives, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment. Approximately 80% of UK environmental laws originate in the EU. In a report which will be sent to MPs and the government, ClientEarth recommends the retention of “the whole body” of such law.