Key Developments in UK and EU Environment, Safety and Health Law, Procedure and Policy | October Update

October 2019 "frESH Law Horizons – Key Developments in UK & EU Environment, Safety and Health Law, Procedure and Policy” include:

(*) The 2019 UK Modern Slavery Report is published

(*) The Court of Appeal decides that the resources of a parent company should not be taken into account for sentencing unless there are special factors

(*) The government issues updated guidance on preparing for Brexit

(*) The government publishes the full Environment Bill

(*) New Environment Agency guidance confirms the need for a climate change risk assessment with permit applications

(*) The government has responded to the Climate Change Committee’s 2019 Progress Report

(*) The latest data on clean air indicates that 83% of reporting zones still have illegal levels of air pollution

(*) The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is consulting on increasing the minimum energy efficiency standard for non-domestic private rented properties

(*) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a feedback statement on climate change and green finance

(*) The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommends a general ban of Bisphenol A (BPA), Dechlorane Plus and 16 other substances

(*) The EU court rules on access to REACH joint submission

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