Wednesday 21 January 2009

Policy and Law
Exam Summary

In summary of the question 2 statutory nuisance. Statutory nuisance is defined in the environmental protection act 1990 part 3. “Noise coming from premises that is harmful to health. Except aircraft.”

Statutory nuisance is a useful tool for an environmental activist to use, although it is based on the publics health it often crosses over into the up keep of the natural environment.

The magistrates court is guided by:
· Nature and location
· Time and duration
· Utility of activity


www.rbkc.gov.uk/EnvironmentalServices/noise/statutory
www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts1993/ukpga_
www.southampton.gov.uk/environment/environmentandpollution/publichealth/noiseinfo/ststnuis