Specialised Environmental Courts: Belgium’s Judicial Reform Proposal
Belgium is taking a major step towards improving environmental justice. A new legislative proposal is set to introduce specialised environmental courts nationwide, making it quicker and more effective to handle environmental disputes. Building on recent legal reforms, these courts will bring expert knowledge to complex cases and respond to the expected rise in environmental litigation. The proposal has been reviewed by key legal bodies and is namely designed to strengthen prosecution.
Key highlights:
- Specialised environmental courts will be established across Belgium to handle civil and criminal environmental cases.
- Judges with dedicated environmental expertise will improve the efficiency and quality of decisions.
- Comprehensive jurisdiction covering environment in a large sense (incl. soil, urban planning, energy, water policy and animal welfare)
Discover more about this innovative initiative and its impact.
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