Taking Responsibility: Personal Liability Under Environmental Law

by Stephen Tromans

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:	9781134189939
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/08/2014
Series:	Business and the Environment Practitioner Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	120
File size:	770 KB

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.