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