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Section 17 InvestigationsI1

England and Wales Not yet in force

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(1)

The OEGW may investigate any matter relating to—

(a)

whether a public authority is failing, or has at any time (whether before or after this Act receives Royal Assent) failed, to comply with environmental law,

(b)

how environmental law is implemented and applied, or

(c)

the effectiveness of environmental law.

(2)

Investigations under subsection (1) may be carried out of the OEGW’s own initiative or in response to any representations made to it by any person.

Annotations

Commencement

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S. 17 in force at 27.4.2028 (conditional on an earlier day not being appointed by Welsh Ministers), see s. 46(4)(5)(6)(c)