A new blog covering environmental law, policy and practice, run by barristers @FTB_law. Commissioning Editors @edrabkinreiter and @jhrwelch.

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🎄We are taking a break until January 2026. ftbchambers.co.uk/elblog
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🌿We are very pleased to welcome Gabriel Nelson and Emma Rowland to the Editorial Board! Both are regular contributors bringing fresh experience and growing, diverse environmental law practices. 🔗 Bios: lnkd.in/eHPhSJFm ➡️ Subscribe to #elb: lnkd.in/eX6CStUw
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Badger culling invites strong debate, especially around bovine TB. FTB’s Jeffrey Chu breaks down the legal context of the disputes.🔗lnkd.in/eE3SA5g3 Subscribe to #elb : lnkd.in/eX6CStUw #EnvironmentalLaw #JudicialReview #ConservationPolicy #BadgerCulling
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In our latest blog post, #FTB's Emma Rowland provides an overview of the European Court of Human Rights’ judgment in Greenpeace Nordic and Others v Norway.🔗lnkd.in/eBRkNZwj Subscribe to #elb here: lnkd.in/eX6CStUw #EnvironmentalLaw #HumanRightsLaw #LegalUpdate
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FTB's Armin Solimani analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in C.G. Fry & Son Ltd v SoS for Levelling Up & Somerset Council [2025] UKSC 35 - a ruling hailed by both developers and environmental groups. 🔗 lnkd.in/edpU8tVb ➡️ Subscribe to #elb here: lnkd.in/eX6CStUw
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Section 245 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 amended the duty on authorities regarding Protected Landscapes - changing it from “have regard to” to “seek to further” their statutory purposes. 🔗lnkd.in/edKcghSY Subscribe to #elb: lnkd.in/eX6CStUw
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The Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced on 11 March 2025, drew criticism for reducing environmental protections. Changes to Part 3 over the summer sought to address the concerns.🔗 lnkd.in/exRzskk6 Subscribe to #elb here: lnkd.in/eX6CStUw #EnvironmentalLaw
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High Court clarifies Aarhus costs capping after Global Feedback CA decision. Read more in our latest blog post by FTB Barrister Gabriel Nelson: lnkd.in/eB2JrHPF Subscribe to #ELB: lnkd.in/eX6CStUw #AarhusConvention #EnvironmentalLaw #LegalUpdate
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Court of Appeal dismisses appeal against judgment of Lieven J on 2 July 2024, giving first appellate guidance on s.19 Environment Act 2021. Breakdown by FTB Pupil Jeffrey Chu: lnkd.in/ejNeWvzd Subscribe to #ELB: lnkd.in/exzJTHCn #EnvironmentLaw #CourtOfAppeal
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#ELB will return in September with fresh insights and #LegalUpdates after a short summer break. Best wishes, Esther Drabkin-Reiter, Jonathan Welch (Commissioning Editors), Richard Honey KC, Ned Westaway, Merrow Golden, Claire Nevin and Dr Richard Caddell (Editorial Board).
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A new Bill introduced in @SeneddWales seeks to address the environmental governance gap post-Brexit and set targets to tackle the nature crisis in Wales. Read more from guest author @ruthmchambers: lnkd.in/e74TkF_j Subscribe: lnkd.in/eX6CStUw #EnvironmentalLaw
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On 3 July 2025, the IACtHR issued its second-ever climate Advisory Opinion: Climate Emergency & Human Rights. Insights from #FTB’s Stephanie Bruce-Smith & Emma Rowland: lnkd.in/gbvaWatA Subscribe to #ELB: lnkd.in/eX6CStUw #ClimateChange #HumanRights #EnvironmentLaw
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New from the Court of Appeal: key judgment on Article 9(3) of the Aarhus Convention and CPR 46.24 in HM Treasury v Global Feedback Ltd [2025] EWCA Civ 624. Read the full case summary and analysis here: lnkd.in/e_XmdCDi Subscribe to #ELB: lnkd.in/eX6CStUw
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The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 marks a significant step in reforming UK water sector, introducing new duties on accountability, transparency, and pollution control. 🔗lnkd.in/e-DFyXBx 📩lnkd.in/eX6CStUw #EnvironmentalRegulation #PublicLaw #LegalReform #ELB
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New from #ELB: @RichardHoney breaks down two #ECtHR decisions - Klimaseniorinnen v Switzerland & Cannavacciuolo v Italy - and what they mean for human rights in environmental law. 🔗 lnkd.in/e683jimi 📩 lnkd.in/eX6CStUw #EnvironmentalLaw #HumanRights #LegalUpdate
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Lewes District Council supports the UK’s first Rights of River Charter - an important step in recognising nature’s rights. Read more in our latest #elb post by Emma Rowland: lnkd.in/e2n5VbUe Subscribe: lnkd.in/eX6CStUw #RiverOuse #RightsOfNature #EnvironmentalLaw
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Court of Appeal rules PoMs must detail actions for each water body - not just broad plans. Big implications for river basin planning & DEFRA’s duties. Read @GabrielNelson25 analysis: lnkd.in/eTb4MASY Subscribe: lnkd.in/eX6CStUw #EnvironmentalLaw #PlanningLaw
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Can the UK balance housing & nature? The Planning Bill introduces EDPs & NRLs to speed up both. Read more in this post by @FTB_law’s Esther Drabkin-Reiter & Michael Feeney: lnkd.in/ewh-gD8t Subscribe to #elb: ftbchambers.co.uk/elblog/ELB… #Planning #Environment #Conservation
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New blog post: @FTB_law pupil barrister Jeffrey Chu provides a case summary & analysis of key aspects of the judgment in The National Farmers’ Union v Herefordshire Council & Ors [2025] EWHC 536 (Admin): tinyurl.com/44abbh4k Subscribe to @EnvLaw_Blog: tinyurl.com/yv3u98sb
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New #elb post today in which @FTB_law pupil Emma Rowland provides a provides a case summary and analysis of key aspects of the judgment in Cannavacciuolo and Others v. Italy ftbchambers.co.uk/elblog/vie… Subscribe to #elb: ftbchambers.co.uk/elblog/ELB… #environmentallaw #ECHR #pollution
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