Environmental Law

Environmental Law is structured thematically to provide far-reaching coverage of the fundamentals and allow students to develop critical thinking and high-level understanding. The accessible style provides clear content suitable for both new and experienced students of the subject.

Key Features

- Offers thorough coverage on the subject, with thematic discussions of key topics introducing debates and legislation from domestic and international perspectives
- Places the subject in context, providing an accessible introduction to the main themes and principles of environmental law for new students and those looking to develop their understanding
- Sets the scene with chapter overviews, case studies, and information boxes to engage students with the substantive law, significant issues, case law, legislation, and events
- Features chapter summaries and self-test questions to help readers consolidate their learning, and further reading lists to support independent study and assessment preparation

New to This Edition

- Analysis of the UK's withdrawal from the EU and the impact on UK environmental law
- Coverage of the Environment Act 2021 and the creation of the Office for Environmental Protection
- Discussion of the 'net zero' target under the Climate Change Act 2008 regime
- Treatment of key case law developments, including Fearn v Tate Galler; Finch; and Friends of the Earth v Heathrow Airport

Digital Formats and Resources

The 10th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks http: //www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks