A Members Bill from MSP Monica Lennon is the subject of a public consultation and Greens minister Lorna Slater has backed the proposal.
Groundbreaking ecocide laws which will see reckless company bosses jailed for environmental destruction have been backed by the Scottish Government, the Sunday Mail can reveal.
Thousands of overwhelmingly supportive submissions have been received from members of the public and institutions in the space of just four months and Greens biodiversity minister Lorna Slater has now written indicating her government’s support.“Ecocide law is emerging around the world in a bid to prevent and punish the most serious crimes against nature.
“The next UK Labour government will work with international partners and allies to bring ecocide crimes to the International Court. “Thousands of people have responded to my consultation and I look forward to publishing the report soon.” “You have prompted valuable discussion in Scotland of the developments in thinking about the treatment of ecocide in international and national law.
“Offences are defined as qualified offences if they cause destruction of, or widespread and substantial damage, which is either irreversible or long-lasting, to an ecosystem of considerable size or environmental value, or to a habitat within a protected site, or to the quality of air, the quality of soil, or the quality of water.”
“Scotland finds itself at the forefront of this movement, emerging as a pioneering voice on the issue, a fact that is being recognised worldwide. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community hereand get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
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