Written question asked by Helen Jackson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What guidelines govern the prosecution of breaches in discharge consents.

Answer: Mrs. Helen Jackson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidelines govern the prosecution of breaches in discharge consents. [18780] Mr. Clappison: The Environment Agency follows the code for Crown prosecutors and the Attorney-General's guidelines on criteria for prosecutions. Specific prosecution policies are under development. Currently, in respect of prosecution for breaches of discharge consents, the agency follows procedural guidance adopted by the National Rivers Authority.

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