The legal remedies available to those fighting noise were improved by the statutory nuisance procedures contained in the Environmental Protection Act 1990, but very few complaints result in prosecution because the abatement notice procedure is still rather cumbersome. Few local authorities have special noise patrol units.
The Government is now considering introducing a new criminal offence, modelled on Scottish law, which would enable the police to take swifter action, seizing equipment and imposing fines.
Michael Morris, Solicitor, Environment Department.
The above is an extract taken from issue 10 of Environment Law Matters January 1995, published on behalf of Nabarro Nathanson.
Detailed specialist advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from any action as a result of the comments made in this article which are only intended as a brief introduction to the particular subject. Nabarro Nathanson is regulated in the conduct of investment business by the Law Society.
For additional information contact Kevin Wheeler, Nabarro Nathanson, tel 071 491 6982.
The Government is now considering introducing a new criminal offence, modelled on Scottish law, which would enable the police to take swifter action, seizing equipment and imposing fines.
Michael Morris, Solicitor, Environment Department.
The above is an extract taken from issue 10 of Environment Law Matters January 1995, published on behalf of Nabarro Nathanson.
Detailed specialist advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from any action as a result of the comments made in this article which are only intended as a brief introduction to the particular subject. Nabarro Nathanson is regulated in the conduct of investment business by the Law Society.
For additional information contact Kevin Wheeler, Nabarro Nathanson, tel 071 491 6982.
