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Landmark ecocide law moves ahead in Scotland

Publication Date
5 February 2026
Type
  • Press releases
Topic
  • Ecocide
Synopsis

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 …

Landmark ecocide law moves ahead in Scotland – press release

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