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Aarhus Convention

1 November 2021

New briefing: Recommendations for a plan of action on judicial expenses

This briefing sets out three key reforms on judicial expenses that could help tackle the cost barrier of access to justice ...

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ERCS, Friends of the Earth Scotland and RSPB Scotland PR: UN Body to Declare Scottish Legal System Breaking International Environmental and Human Rights Law
21 October 2021

ERCS, Friends of the Earth Scotland and RSPB Scotland PR: UN Body to Declare Scottish Legal System Breaking International Environmental and Human Rights Law

A UN body will confirm today that Scotland’s legal system is breaking international environmental and human rights law, due to the extremely high costs of legal action...

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15 September 2021

What changes could help Scotland comply with international human rights and environmental law?

In this first part of a two-part blog series, we outline what changes must be implemented to bring Scotland’s legal system into compliance with the Aarhus Convention ...

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7 July 2021

Scottish legal system failing environment due to high costs – press release

Draft findings from a UN body published today show that Scotland’s legal system is in breach of international environmental and human rights law, due to the extremely high costs of legal action ...

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