Unlimited fines for polluting firms edge closer
New powers that will allow the Environment Agency hand out unlimited fines for serious pollution incidents have moved forward with the government setting out how civil sanctions will be extended beyond the current £250,000 limit. A consultation highlights that sentencing guidelines would be followed and existing appeals processes would continue.
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