Environmental Law by Stuart Bell,Donald McGillivray,Ole Pedersen,Elen Stokes – 10th Edition 2024

Description

Environmental Law is structured thematically to provide far-reaching coverage of the fundamentals and allow students to develop critical thinking and high-level understanding. The accessible style provides clear content suitable for both new and experienced students of the subject.

• Offers thorough coverage on the subject, with thematic discussions of key topics introducing debates and legislation from domestic and international perspectives
• Places the subject in context, providing an accessible introduction to the main themes and principles of environmental law for new students and those looking to develop their understanding
• Sets the scene with chapter overviews, case studies, and information boxes to engage students with the substantive law, significant issues, case law, legislation, and events
• Features chapter summaries and self-test questions to help readers consolidate their learning, and further reading lists to support independent study and assessment preparation
• Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this edition

• Analysis of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and the impact on UK environmental law
• Coverage of the Environment Act 2021 and the creation of the Office for Environmental Protection
• Discussion of the ‘net zero’ target under the Climate Change Act 2008 regime
• Treatment of key case law developments, including Fearn v Tate Galler; Finch; and Friends of the Earth v Heathrow Airport