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Scottish Civil Justice Council reported to a top UN body over breach of international environmental law – press release

Publication Date
18 March 2025
Type
  • Press releases
Topic
  • Aarhus Convention
  • Participation in decision-making
Synopsis

The Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland has urged a top UN body to intervene against the Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) for breaching our right to public participation in environmental decision-making, which is enshrined in the Aarhus Convention.

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