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Aquapri (Environment – Assessment of A Project Likely To Affect A Protected Site – Judgment): ECJ 10 Nov 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Environment – Directive 92/43/EEC – Conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora – Article 6(3) – Assessment of a project likely to affect a protected site – Obligation to conduct an assessment – Continuation of the economic activity of an operation already authorised at the planning … Continue reading Aquapri (Environment – Assessment of A Project Likely To Affect A Protected Site – Judgment): ECJ 10 Nov 2022

Lidl Italia Srl v Comune di Arcole (VR) (Environment and Consumers): ECJ 23 Nov 2006

Europa Directive 2000/13/EC – Labelling of foodstuffs to be delivered as such to the ultimate consumer – Scope of the obligations under Articles 2, 3 and 12 – Compulsory statement of the alcoholic strength by volume for certain alcoholic beverages – Alcoholic beverage produced in a Member State other than that in which the distributor … Continue reading Lidl Italia Srl v Comune di Arcole (VR) (Environment and Consumers): ECJ 23 Nov 2006

St Albans City and District Council v Ic (Environmental Information Regulations 2004): FTTGRC 24 Sep 2014

E.I.R regulation 12(5)(e) and (f) Whether the requested information was commercially confidential. Whether disclosure would have an adverse effect on the interests of the party providing the information to SACDC. Judges: David Farrer QC TJ Citations: [2014] UKFTT 2014 – 0025 (GRC) Links: Bailii Statutes: Environmental Information Regulations 2004 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Information, Environment … Continue reading St Albans City and District Council v Ic (Environmental Information Regulations 2004): FTTGRC 24 Sep 2014

Porr Bau (Environment – End-Of-Waste Status – Uncontaminated Top-Quality Excavated Soil – Opinion): ECJ 22 Jun 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Environment – Directive 2008/98/EC – Article 3(1) – Waste – Article 5(1) – By-product – Article 6(1) and (4) – End-of-waste status – Uncontaminated top-quality excavated soil – Preparation for reuse and recovery – Direct use as a substitute for raw materials – Formal requirements – Record-keeping and documentation … Continue reading Porr Bau (Environment – End-Of-Waste Status – Uncontaminated Top-Quality Excavated Soil – Opinion): ECJ 22 Jun 2022

Porr Bau (Environment – End-Of-Waste Status – Uncontaminated Top-Quality Excavated Soil): ECJ 17 Nov 2022

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Environment – Waste – Directive 2008/98/EC – Point 1 of Article 3 – Article 5(1) – Article 6(1) – Excavated materials – Concepts of ‘waste’ and of ‘by-product’ – Cessation of waste status Citations: [2022] EUECJ C-238/21, ECLI:EU:C:2022:885 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Citing: Cited – Porr Bau (Environment – … Continue reading Porr Bau (Environment – End-Of-Waste Status – Uncontaminated Top-Quality Excavated Soil): ECJ 17 Nov 2022

Sappi Austria Produktion and Wasserverband – Region Gratkorn-Gratwein (Environment – Waste – Sewage Sludge – Judgment): ECJ 14 Oct 2020

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Environment – Waste – Directive 2008/98/EC – Article 2(2)(a), point 1 of Article 3 and Article 6(1) – Waste water – Sewage sludge – Scope – Concept of ‘waste’ – Cessation of waste status – Recovery or recycling operation Judges: President of Chamber A Arabadjiev (Rapporteur) Citations: C-629/19, [2020] … Continue reading Sappi Austria Produktion and Wasserverband – Region Gratkorn-Gratwein (Environment – Waste – Sewage Sludge – Judgment): ECJ 14 Oct 2020

Commission v Belgium (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 30 Sep 2004

ECJ Failure to fulfill obligations – Directive 2001/18 / EC – Deliberate release of genetically modified organisms into the environment – Failure to implement within the prescribed period Citations: C-417/03, [2004] EUECJ C-417/03 Links: Bailii Statutes: Directive 2001/18/EC Jurisdiction: European Environment Updated: 16 September 2022; Ref: scu.214651

Commission v Spain (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 28 Jun 2011

ECJ Site’ Alto Sil ‘- Directive 85/337/EEC – Assessment of the effects of certain projects on the environment – Directive 92/43/EEC – Protection of natural habitats and wild species – brown bear (Ursus arctos) – Capercaillie (Tetrao urugallus). Citations: C-404/09, [2011] EUECJ C-404/09, [2011] EUECJ C-404/09 Links: Bailii, Bailii European Updated: 15 September 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Commission v Spain (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 28 Jun 2011

Boxus And Roua (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 19 May 2011

ECJ Environmental impact assessment – Concept of ‘specific national legislative act’ – Access to justice in environmental matters – Extent of right to judicial remedy. Judges: Sharpston AG Citations: C-135/09, [2011] EUECJ C-135/09 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Cited by: See Also – Boxus And Roua (Environment And Consumers) ECJ 19-May-2011 ECJ Environmental impact assessment – … Continue reading Boxus And Roua (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 19 May 2011

Stowarzyszenie Chlodnictwa Klimatyzacji I Pomp Ciepla v Commission (Environment – Judgment): ECFI 7 Sep 2022

Environment – Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 – Fluorinated greenhouse gases – Placing on the market – Release for free circulation – Electronic register of hydrofluorocarbons marketing quotas – Registration decision – Authorization to ‘use a quota’ Citations: T-123/21, [2022] EUECJ T-123/21, ECLI:EU:T:2022:506 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Environment Updated: 11 September 2022; Ref: scu.680979

Chichester District Council v II Lynne Friel (Environmental Information Regulations 2004): FTTGRC 16 Mar 2011

FTTGC EIR regulation 12(4)(e) internal communications EIR regulation 12(5)(d) confidentiality EIR regulation 12(5)(e) commercial or industrial information Citations: [2011] UKFTT EA – 2010 – 0153 (GRC Links: Bailii Statutes: Environmental Information Regulations 2004 Information Updated: 03 September 2022; Ref: scu.430598

Arnold Martyres v Information Commissioner (Environmental Information Regulations 2004): FTTGRC 6 Jul 2010

Eonmental Information Regulations 2004 – Information Not held r.3 and r.12 – Format and means of Communication r.6 – Advice and Assistance r. 91 EA/2009/0101 – The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009 – Overriding objective and Parties’ obligation to co-operate with the Tribunal r.2 – Disclosure Evidence and Submissions r.15 Citations: … Continue reading Arnold Martyres v Information Commissioner (Environmental Information Regulations 2004): FTTGRC 6 Jul 2010

Bristol City Council v Ic (Environmental Information Regulations 2004): FTTGRC 24 May 2010

Environmental Information Regulations 2004 – Public interest test, Reg 12(1)(b) – Presumption in favour of disclosure, Reg 12(2) – Exceptions, Regs 12(4) and (5) – Confidential information (5)(e) Citations: [2010] UKFTT EA – 2010 – 0012 (GRC Links: Bailii Statutes: Environmental Information Regulations 2004 Environment, Information Updated: 01 September 2022; Ref: scu.428789

Elmbridge Borough Council v Information Commissioner and Gladedale Group Ltd (Environmental Information Regulations 2004) (Rev 1): FTTGRC 4 Jan 2011

FTTGRC Exceptions, Reg 12(5)(e) – Confidential information; Reg 12(5)(f) – Interests of an individual. Citations: [2011] UKFTT 2010 – 0106 (GRC) Links: Bailii Statutes: Environmental Information Regulations 2004 Environment, Information Updated: 01 September 2022; Ref: scu.428730

Ville De Lyon (Environment And Consumers) French Text: ECJ 14 Oct 2010

ECJ Environmental policy – Directive 2003/87/EC – Certificate of emission of greenhouse gases – Regulation (EC) No 2216/2004 – Community Registry System – Directive 2003/4/EC – Access to environmental information – Access to information relating to transactions of allowances of greenhouse gas emissions – Denial of access – Powers of the central administrator and the … Continue reading Ville De Lyon (Environment And Consumers) French Text: ECJ 14 Oct 2010

Siomab (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 19 Oct 2004

Environment – Waste – Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 on shipments of waste – Competence of the authority of dispatch to verify the classification of the purpose of a shipment (recovery or disposal) and to object to a shipment based on an incorrect classification – Objection procedure. Citations: C-472/02, [2004] EUECJ C-472/02 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European … Continue reading Siomab (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 19 Oct 2004

Commission v Spain (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 20 May 2010

ECJ Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations – Directive 92/43/EEC Conservation of natural habitats – Wild fauna and flora – rotection arrangements before a habitat is placed on the list of sites of Community importance Article 12(4) – Project for upgrading a country road. Citations: C-308/08, [2010] EUECJ C-308/08 Links: Bailii Statutes: Directive … Continue reading Commission v Spain (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 20 May 2010

E. Friz GmbH v Carsten von der Heyden (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 15 Apr 2010

ECJ Consumer protection – Contracts negotiated away from business premises Scope of Directive 85/577/EEC – Entry into a closed-end real property fund established in the form of a partnership – Cancellation.‘ . . art.5 (2) of the Directive provides that notification by the consumer of the renunciation of the effects of his undertaking has the … Continue reading E. Friz GmbH v Carsten von der Heyden (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 15 Apr 2010

Commission v Italy (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 4 Mar 2010

ECJ Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations – Environment Directive 2006/12/EC Articles 4 and 5 – Waste management Management plan Integrated and adequate network of disposal installations – Danger for human health or the environment Force majeure Civil disturbances – Organised crime Judges: Bonichot, P Citations: C-297/08, [2010] EUECJ C-297/08 Links: Bailii Statutes: … Continue reading Commission v Italy (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 4 Mar 2010

Denka International v Commission (Environment And Consumers): ECFI 19 Nov 2009

ECJ Plant-protection products Active substance dichlorvos Non-inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC Evaluation procedure Opinion of an EFSA Scientific Panel Plea of illegality Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002 Submission of new studies and data during the evaluation procedure Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 451/2000 Article 28(1) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 … Continue reading Denka International v Commission (Environment And Consumers): ECFI 19 Nov 2009

Alassini v Telecom Italia SpA (Environment And Consumers) – C-317/08: ECJ 19 Nov 2009

ECJ Opinion – Legal disputes between end-users and providers in the area of electronic communications – Directive 2002/22/EC – Mandatory out-of-court dispute resolution as a condition for the admissibility of legal proceedings Principle of effective judicial protection. Judges: Kokott AG Citations: C-317/08, [2009] EUECJ C-317/08 – O Links: Bailii Statutes: Directive 2002/22/EC Jurisdiction: European Cited … Continue reading Alassini v Telecom Italia SpA (Environment And Consumers) – C-317/08: ECJ 19 Nov 2009

Alassini v Telecom Italia SpA (Environment And Consumers) C-318/08: ECJ 19 Nov 2009

ECJ Opinion – Legal disputes between end-users and providers in the area of electronic communications Directive 2002/22/EC Mandatory out-of-court dispute resolution as a condition for the admissibility of legal proceedings Principle of effective judicial protection. Judges: Kokott AG Citations: C-318/08, [2009] EUECJ C-318/08 – O Links: Bailii Statutes: Directive 2002/22/EC Jurisdiction: European Citing: See Also … Continue reading Alassini v Telecom Italia SpA (Environment And Consumers) C-318/08: ECJ 19 Nov 2009

Alassini v Telecom Italia SpA (Environment And Consumers) C-319/08: ECJ 19 Nov 2009

ECJ Opinion – Legal disputes between end-users and providers in the area of electronic communications – Directive 2002/22/EC – Mandatory out-of-court dispute resolution as a condition for the admissibility of legal proceedings Principle of effective judicial protection. Judges: Kokott AG Citations: C-319/08, [2009] EUECJ C-319/08 – O Links: Bailii Statutes: Directive 2002/22/EC Citing: See Also … Continue reading Alassini v Telecom Italia SpA (Environment And Consumers) C-319/08: ECJ 19 Nov 2009

Bowland Dairy Products v Commission (Environment And Consumers): ECFI 29 Oct 2009

ECJ Action for damages Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 – Rapid alert system Supplementary notification – Competence of the national authorities Commission’s opinion not binding Modification of the subject-matter of the dispute Inadmissibility. Citations: T-212/06, [2009] EUECJ T-212/06 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 Jurisdiction: European Agriculture, Consumer Updated: 05 August 2022; Ref: scu.380276

Pontina Ambiente v Regione Lazio (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 17 Sep 2009

ECJ (Opinion) Landfill of waste – Special tax on the placing of solid waste in a landfill site – Late payments. Judges: Sharpston AG Citations: C-172/08, [2009] EUECJ C-172/08 – O Links: Bailii Cited by: Opinion – Pontina Ambiente v Regione Lazio (Environment And Consumers) 25-Feb-2010 ECJ Environment Directive 1999/31/EC Article 10 Special levy on … Continue reading Pontina Ambiente v Regione Lazio (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 17 Sep 2009

Plantanol GmbH and Co. KG v Hauptzollamt Darmstadt (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 10 Sep 2009

Europa Directive 2003/30/EC Promotion of the use of biofuels or other renewable fuels for transport – Directive 2003/96/EC Community framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity – Blend of vegetable oil, additives and fuel Biofuels National rules – Tax exemption – Replacement of the exemption by an obligation to maintain a minimum biofuel … Continue reading Plantanol GmbH and Co. KG v Hauptzollamt Darmstadt (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 10 Sep 2009

Commission v United Kingdom (Environment and Consumers): ECJ 1 Feb 2007

Europa Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations Directives 85/337/EEC and 97/11/EC Assessment of the effects of certain projects on the environment Material change in the use of any buildings or other land Action inadmissible. Citations: C-199/04, [2007] EUECJ C-199/04 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European European Updated: 04 August 2022; Ref: scu.248888

Rubach (Environment and Consumers): ECJ 16 Jul 2009

ECJ Protection of species of wild fauna and flora Species listed in Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 Evidence of lawful acquisition of specimens of those species Burden of proof – Presumption of innocence – Rights of the defence. Citations: C-344/08, [2009] EUECJ C-344/08 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Animals, Criminal Practice Updated: … Continue reading Rubach (Environment and Consumers): ECJ 16 Jul 2009

Commune De Braine-Le-Chateau (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 1 Apr 2004

ECJ Directives 75/442/EEC and 91/156/EEC – Waste – Management plans – Suitable sites and installations for waste disposal – Permit granted in the absence of a management plan containing a map specifying planned locations for disposal sites Citations: C-217/02, [2004] EUECJ C-217/02 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Environment Updated: 26 July 2022; Ref: scu.213795

Futura Immobiliare and Others (Environment and Consumers): ECJ 23 Apr 2009

ECJ Directive 2006/12/EC – Waste costs – waste disposal – Principle of ‘polluter pays’ Equal treatmen Judges: Kokott AG Citations: C-254/08, [2009] EUECJ C-254/08 – O Links: Bailii Statutes: Directive 2006/12/CE Cited by: Opinion – Futura Immobiliare and Others (Environment and Consumers) ECJ 16-Jul-2009 ECJ Reference for a preliminary ruling – Directive 2006/12/EC Article 15(a) … Continue reading Futura Immobiliare and Others (Environment and Consumers): ECJ 23 Apr 2009

Netherlands v Commission (Environment And Consumers) French Text: ECJ 17 Jul 2008

ECJ Appeal – Article 95(5) EC Directive 98/69/EC – Measures to be taken against air pollution by emissions from motor vehicles Derogating national provision advancing the lowering of the Community limit on emissions of particulate matter produced by certain new diesel-powered vehicles Commission’s refusal – Specificity of the problem – Duties of care and to … Continue reading Netherlands v Commission (Environment And Consumers) French Text: ECJ 17 Jul 2008

Ynos Kft (Environment and Consumers): ECJ 10 Jan 2006

ECJ Article 234 EC – Directive 93/13/EEC – Consumers – Unfair terms – National legislation adapted to comply with the directive after conclusion by a non-member State of an association agreement with the European Communities and before that State acceded to the European Union – Lack of jurisdiction of the Court Citations: ECLI:EU:C:2006:9, [2006] ECR … Continue reading Ynos Kft (Environment and Consumers): ECJ 10 Jan 2006

United Kingdom v Commission (Environment and Consumers): ECFI 23 Nov 2005

ECFI Environment – Directive 2003/87/EC – Scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading – Proposed amendment to national allocation plan – Refusal by the Commission – Action for annulment. Citations: T-178/05, [2005] EUECJ T-178/05 Links: Bailii Statutes: Directive 2003/87/EC European, Consumer, Environment Updated: 04 July 2022; Ref: scu.235250

Commission v Spain (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 8 Sep 2005

ECJ Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations – Directives 75/442/EEC and 91/156/EEC – Meaning of ‘waste’ – Directives 85/337/EEC and 97/11/EC – Assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment – Directive 80/68/EEC – Protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances – Directive 91/271/EEC – … Continue reading Commission v Spain (Environment And Consumers): ECJ 8 Sep 2005

Gbokoyi v Bennette’s Eco-Inverter (Environmental Services) Ltd: EAT 22 Mar 2001

Preliminary hearing – leave to appeal granted Judges: Mr Recorder Burke QC Citations: [2001] UKEAT 1282 – 00 – 2203 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Cited by: Leave – Gbokoyi v Bennett’s Eco-Inverter (Environmental Services) Ltd EAT 18-Jan-2002 The claimant appealed against dismissal of her unfair dismissal and of her maternity related discrimination claim. … Continue reading Gbokoyi v Bennette’s Eco-Inverter (Environmental Services) Ltd: EAT 22 Mar 2001

Gbokoyi v Bennett’s Eco-Inverter (Environmental Services) Ltd: EAT 18 Jan 2002

The claimant appealed against dismissal of her unfair dismissal and of her maternity related discrimination claim. Held: The appeal succeeded: ‘it does not appear that the tribunal gave any separate consideration to whether the pregnancy was an effective cause of the adverse treatment of Mrs Gbokoyi and, insofar as it relied on the reasons which … Continue reading Gbokoyi v Bennett’s Eco-Inverter (Environmental Services) Ltd: EAT 18 Jan 2002

DaimlerChrysler AG (Environment and consumers): ECJ 13 Dec 2001

Environment – Waste – Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 on shipments of waste – Conditions justifying prohibitions or restrictions on the export of waste – National legislation imposing the obligation to offer waste to an approved body Citations: C-324/99, [2001] EUECJ C-324/99, [2002] 3 WLR 694, [2002] QB 110, [2002] Env LR D 9, [2001] ECR … Continue reading DaimlerChrysler AG (Environment and consumers): ECJ 13 Dec 2001

Cali Esprou (Environment – Packaging and Packaging Waste – Judgment): ECJ 15 Mar 2018

Reference for a preliminary ruling ? Directive 94/62/EC ? Packaging and packaging waste ? Recovery and recycling of waste ? National environmental fund contribution ? National marketing of packaged products and their packaging, without alteration ? ‘Polluter-pays’ principle ? Status of polluter Citations: C-104/17, [2018] EUECJ C-104/17, ECLI:EU:C:2018:188 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Environment Updated: 06 … Continue reading Cali Esprou (Environment – Packaging and Packaging Waste – Judgment): ECJ 15 Mar 2018

The Chagos Refugees Group In Mauritius Chagos Social Committee (Seychelles) v Information Commissioner (Environmental Information Regulations 2004): FTTGRC 4 Sep 2012

Whether adequate search for information – proportionality – whether Tribunal should infer that further information held – whether material retained by external cnsultants was information held by the public authority – exception – regulation 12(4)(e) – internal communications – need for safe place – public interest balance – regulation 12(1)(b), regulation 12(2) – weighing of … Continue reading The Chagos Refugees Group In Mauritius Chagos Social Committee (Seychelles) v Information Commissioner (Environmental Information Regulations 2004): FTTGRC 4 Sep 2012

Caja De Ahorros Y Monte De Piedad De Madrid (Environment and Consumers) French Text: ECJ 29 Oct 2009

Europa Protection des consommateurs Directive 93/13/CEE Clauses abusives dans les contrats conclus avec les consommateurs Article 4, paragraphe 2 Appreciation du caractere abusif des clauses concernant l’objet principal du contrat Article 8 Harmonisation minimum ‘ Dispositions nationales plus strictes visant – assurer un niveau de protection des consommateurs plus eleve Differences par rapport – un … Continue reading Caja De Ahorros Y Monte De Piedad De Madrid (Environment and Consumers) French Text: ECJ 29 Oct 2009