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‘FLEXIBLE’ SYSTEM: Attorneys warn of corruption risks and weaker checks in new environmental impact assessment plan
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Environmental lawyers are opposing government proposals to make environmental impact assessment procedures more flexible, citing concerns about reduced public participation, weaker oversight, and increased corruption risks.
‘FLEXIBLE’ SYSTEM: Attorneys warn of corruption risks and weaker checks in new environmental impact assessment plan
Environmental law watchdogs are pushing back against government plans to introduce a more ‘flexible’ environmental impact assessment (EIA) process, warning that the proposed changes could weaken public participation, undermine proper assessment and increase the incentives for corruption.
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