With a new parliament in place, we revisit outstanding questions from the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill’s scrutiny and consider the next steps for the effective criminalisation of ecocide ...
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Scotland’s breach of public participation requirements – case update
In March 2025, ERCS submitted a complaint to the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee on the Scottish Civil Justice Council’s failure to publicly consult on proposed changes to rules ...
Scottish elections 2026: where do the parties stand on environmental rights?
With only a week to go before the next Scottish Parliament election, what commitments have each party made on environmental rights and access to justice? ...
Fossil Free Law: A new generation of lawyers ready to confront the climate emergency
Behind every climate disaster, there is fossil fuel. And behind every fossil fuel project, there is a lawyer representing the interests of a fossil fuel company ...
Proposed changes to court rules signal major step towards affordable access to justice
ERCS welcomes positive proposals to address the cost of environmental litigation after years of inaction from public authorities ...
Landmark ecocide law moves ahead in Scotland – press release
Today, the creation of a new criminal offence of ecocide was pushed forward as the Scottish Parliament voted to progress the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill to Stage 2 ...
Fossil Free Law student gathering
Join us at our inaugural Fossil Free Law student gathering. This one-day event is an opportunity for law students to network, gain campaigning skills, and …
Lunchtime 101: Air Pollution
Why is air pollution still a health risk in Scotland? And what can we do about it? This webinar hears from expert speakers discussing how we can guarantee our right to clean air ...
