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Written by C. Stanton   
Dec 01, 2008 at 09:30 AM

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World Court? Akkk!
Stephen Hockman QC is proposing a body similar to the International Court of Justice in The Hague to be the supreme legal authority on issues regarding the environment.

The first role of the new body would be to enforce international agreements on cutting greenhouse gas emissions set to be agreed next year.

But the court would also fine countries or companies that fail to protect endangered species or degrade the natural environment and enforce the "right to a healthy environment".

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Last Updated ( Dec 01, 2008 at 09:31 AM )