The Maastricht environmental commitment imposed no binding obligation on a government of itself. The unproven possibility of a medical effect of radiation from power supply lines was no justification for new rules.
Citations:
Times 26-Oct-1995, Independent 20-Oct-1995
Statutes:
Electricity Act 1989, Maastricht Treaty
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Appeal from – Regina v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Ex Parte Duddridge and Others QBD 4-Oct-1994
Secretary of State was under no duty to issue regulations to protect against low level electromagnetic radiation. . .
Cited by:
Appealed to – Regina v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry Ex Parte Duddridge and Others QBD 4-Oct-1994
Secretary of State was under no duty to issue regulations to protect against low level electromagnetic radiation. . .
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Environment
Updated: 20 December 2022; Ref: scu.87951