UK mulls weakening Aarhus cost protections for green legal challenges

The UK government is reportedly holding private meetings to consider removing cost-cap protections under the Aarhus convention, which currently limit financial exposure for community groups challenging planning decisions affecting the environment. This would raise the risk of adverse costs for such groups, potentially deterring legal action on issues like sewage pollution and infrastructure projects. The move signals a policy shift that could reduce environmental legal accountability, though details remain unconfirmed.

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