What is the extent of the 'duty of investigation' prior to issuing an abatement notice? Gordon Wignall and Mark Davies of 6 Pump Court discuss the extent of the duty in the context of establishing the 'person responsible' for a statutory nuisance under the EPA 1990.

Costs of a successful appeal by way of case stated in s.82 proceedings: s.82(12) EPA 1990 prevails over s.28A(3), Senior Courts Act 1981.  Gordon Wignall and Mark Davies of 6 Pump Court consider the predicaments and tribulations of Turner J.

Suspending an abatement notice:  Gordon Wignall and Mark Davies of 6 Pump Court discuss some difficulties encountered in practice.

Is it possible to vary an abatement notice?  We know that one can be withdrawn - but is there a power of variation?  Gordon Wignall and Mark Davies of 6 Pump Court share their experiences.