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Environmental Civil Sanctions

DEFRA's initiative to strengthen the Environment Agency's enforcement powers through civil sanctions rather than criminal prosecution for environmental breaches, particularly illegal waste dumping and pollution. The Environmental Civil Sanctions (England) (Amendment) Order 2023 expands the Agency's ability to issue faster and more cost-effective penalties without requiring criminal court proceedings. Current status involves implementation and refinement of civil enforcement mechanisms.

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20 Oct 2022 | Bill proceedings linked

Although the Electoral Commission has an overall strong record in relation to monitoring, investigations and enforcement, we were concerned by the individual cases of extremely lengthy investigations and poor communication raised throughout this inquiry. The Electoral Commission has said it will factor in the conclusions from this inquiry into its updated Enforcement Policy, due for consultation in the coming months, and we expect the issues raised by these individuals to be considered. We we...

Although the Electoral Commission has an overall strong record in relation to monitoring, investigations and enforcement, we were concerned by the individual cases of extremely lengthy investigations and poor communication raised throughout this inquiry. The Electoral Commission has said it …

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20 Oct 2022 | Bill proceedings linked

We agree with the Committee on Standards in Public Life that investigations under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 should be opened within 12 months of the date of the potential offence being committed or, from the date the Electoral Commission was aware of the potential offence, with ability to be extended by application to a court. There should also be a 12-month limit on the duration of investigations, with the possibility of a court extension where appropriate. Th...

We agree with the Committee on Standards in Public Life that investigations under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 should be opened within 12 months of the date of the potential offence being committed or, from the date …

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