Environmental Protection Law of China: How do the Supreme People’s Court Decisions Reflect on the Pollution Control Policy?
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This paper will examine the environmental lawsuits that have a substantial impact on environmental protection in China. Since the amendment of the Environmental Protection Law (EPL) in 2014, it can be assumed that the Supreme People’s Court prioritized the restoration of the environment, as a large amount of compensation was awarded and the liable party was sentenced to imprisonment. With regard to the revised version of the EPL, some changes are very significant in terms of stating environmental protection as a national policy and increasing public awareness. Violation of this law, therefore, will be harmful to business entities. Furthermore, the historical background of environmental laws and regulations will also be discussed in this paper. All the regulators also play an essential role in environmental control which can enhance the environmental management system of each business entity. Importantly, this paper will also provide an aspect of the Chinese government in this regard.
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