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  Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations 2009 advert image shown if present

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These implement EU Directive 2004/35/EC on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage and are based on the polluter pays principle. This aims to ensure that individuals and organisations act to prevent and remedy environmental damage from their own finances rather the public purse.

The regulations apply to damage to protected species, natural habitats, sites of special scientific interest, on both land and water.