Taking Responsibility: Personal Liability Under Environmental Law

by Stephen Tromans, Gillian Irvine

Overview

A report written by two environmental lawyers which explains the responsibilities of company directors under UK and European environmental law, and their potential personal liabilities. It sets out what steps to take to avert liabilities and what to do in the event of environmental problems, including chapters on whistle-blowing by employees and liabilities for overseas activities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781853835971
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/01/2000
Series:	Business and the Environment Practitioner Series
Edition description:	1
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Stephen Tromans, Gillian Irvine

Table of Contents

Personal liability - a growing risk; general principles; criminal liability of directors; consent, connivance and neglect; non-executive directors, shareholders, and others; an inspector calls; whistle-blowing; will they prosecute?; the consequences of conviction; civil liability; liability for overseas activities; insurance and indemnity; some practical advice; managing a crisis.