A specialist environmental court would reduce costs, develop expertise, increase accessibility, effectiveness and efficiency to achieve better outcomes for people and the environment.
The Scottish Government is required to consult on the establishment of an environmental court, no later than six months after new watchdog Environmental Standards Scotland publishes its first strategy. This consultation will take place by Spring 2023, creating an important opportunity for reassessing how environmental disputes are dealt with in Scotland.
Read our report on why Scotland needs an environmental court or tribunal (ECT).
