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Breaking the Mould—Britain’s New Office for Environmental Protection

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An unexpected consequence of Brexit has been the creation under the Environment Act 2021 of a new public body, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). OEP is more than a watchdog body and has important functions in advising government on proposed new environmental law, reporting to Parliament on progress in meeting statutory targets and reviewing the implementation of environmental law. Its enforcement role relates to the environmental duties of government and public bodies. The procedures are a specialised form of judicial review but are designed to secure a constructive settlement before reaching court. OUP is a novel and important addition to Britain's structure of environmental governance.

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  • Richard Macrory, 2023. "Breaking the Mould—Britain’s New Office for Environmental Protection," Journal of Environmental Law, Oxford University Press, vol. 35(1), pages 33-46.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:envlaw:v:35:y:2023:i:1:p:33-46.
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