HUMAN RIGHTS
June 1st, 2003
BY KEITH NUTHALLTHE PARLIAMENTARY Assembly of the Council of Europe is debating a plan to extend the European Convention on Human Rights with an additional protocol, guaranteeing European citizens decent environmental standards. If the proposal is carried forward, it would entail international lawyers drafting a clear definition of "a healthy environment" and the convention extension would "oblige states to protect individuals from environmental nuisances harmful or dangerous to health;" it is being promoted by the council's committee on environment, agriculture ...
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