Public Nuisance Laws Can Control Damage To Ecosystems
Monday, March 23, 2009 - 22:28
in Health & Medicine
Scientists and legal experts in the U.K. have found a legal route to limit damage to the environment -- such as uncontrolled scallop dredging, using the common law of public nuisance. They have shown that the use of 'ecosystem services' can extend the reach of the common law. This can support public nuisance actions relating to damage to ecosystems, and assist in framing legal action to resist the damage or claim compensation.