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  03.11.2023

  Scotland

  LEZ-sons to be learned from failed judicial review of Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone

  Background:On 31 May 2022, Glasgow City Council (the “Council”) brought into force a Low Emission Zone (“LEZ”) under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (the “2019 Act”). Vehicles entering the LEZ are required to meet specified emission standards set out in regulations and penalty charges will be payable in respect of non-compliant vehicles entering the LEZ. The level of the penalty charge is set by the Scottish Ministers and enforcement of the Glasgow LEZ is already live for non-residents, with enforcement for residents to commence on 1 June 2024.The Petitioner...

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  26.10.2023

  EU

  CJEU ruling on exclusive licences for mineral water springs, weighing in on an EU-Romanian legal conundrum

  On 21 September 2023, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) ruled on an issue regarding Romanian policies on the exploitation of its mineral water springs, and clarified a matter that stands at the intersection of EUR competition law (Article 106 (1) TFEU and Article 102 TFEW) and the national policy making of an EU member state. The decision, which opposed providing the holder of an exclusive licence for exploiting mineral water the opportunity to renew every five years without a competitive process, underlies the complexities of reconciling national interests with broader EU mandates.  PreliminariesRomania's...

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  12.10.2023

  Belgium

  FSR and public pro­cu­re­ment/con­ces­si­on procedures – Be Prepared

  GB FR

  On 12 October 2023, the notification and declaration obligation for public procurement and concessions procedures under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) and its implementing Regulation comes into force. How should undertakings prepare? Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) in a nutshellUnder the FSR, the European Commission has the power to investigate financial contributions granted by third countries to European and foreign companies active in the EU. If the Commission finds that such financial contributions constitute distortive subsidies in the internal market, it can impose redressive...

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  21.09.2023

  Schweiz

  Biodiversität: Ein Thema auch für Unternehmen

  GB

  Biodiversität: die Vielfalt des LebensUnter dem Begriff der Biodiversität, auch Artenvielfalt genannt, ist einerseits der Artenreichtum von Tieren, Pflanzen, Pilzen sowie Mikroorganismen zu verstehen. Andererseits umfasst der Begriff auch die genetische Vielfalt innerhalb der verschiedenen Arten, die Vielfalt der Ökosysteme sowie die Wechselwirkungen innerhalb und zwischen diesen Ebenen. Allgemein ausgedrückt: Biodiversität beschreibt die Vielfalt des Lebens.Funktionen der Biodiversität und Problematik des VerlustesBereits die Vielfältigkeit des Begriffes lässt...

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  13.09.2023

  Scotland

  The Scottish Human Rights Bill consultation: an ambitious proposal to widen both human rights protections and the class of duty-bearers

  The Scottish Government is consulting on the introduction of a Human Rights Bill, which if passed into legislation, would result in significant additional human rights standards being incorporated into Scots law, within the limits of devolved competence.The proposals include the introduction of a duty which is placed on duty bearers (both public sector organisations and private sector organisations delivering public services) to show how they have built in human rights considerations when making decisions and delivering services. The consultation is therefore relevant to private sector organisations...

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  24.07.2023

  United Kingdom

  CMS-led planning appeal emphasises important points around fear of crime as a planning consideration

  On 26 June 2023, a Planning Inspector allowed an important appeal made by Serco Ltd against the refusal of Stafford Borough Council (the “Council”) to grant a temporary planning permission for a change of use from student accommodation in Stafford to permit the occupation of asylum seekers. The decision emphasises important points around fear of crime as a material planning consideration.Background  Serco Ltd, represented at the appeal by CMS and Kings Chambers, had applied for planning permission in March 2022. The application was taken to the Council’s Planning Committee...

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