Question

What are the issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation.

Answer 1

Issues involved in the enforcement of environmental issues include:

1. Precautionary principle- this principles deals with risks and problems encountered in the environmental management. This principle does not prevent the risks but reduce their occurrence.

2. The polluter-pays principle- This principle implies that the polluter pays for the monitoring and policing. This principle have a disadvantage on small businesses as huge fines may be imposed on them making them to incur losses as compared to large companies.

3. Freedom of information- Environmental planning and management may be hindered if information is not received by the non-governmental organization, public or the relevant bodies.