Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 February 2003

Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed).

 

Section 21 appears to deal with the practice of burning rubbish, which until recently was widespread. The Bill refers to an act being deemed likely to cause pollution until the contrary is shown. This appears to suggest that a person will have to prove that he or she did not do something, which would be a departure from what would be regarded as the norm, namely, the presumption of innocence until guilt is proven.

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