Scottish National Party MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Scottish National Party MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Entered the Scottish Parliament on 3 May 2007 — Election
Also represented Western Isles
I thank colleagues from across the chamber for their valuable contributions to today’s debate on the Aarhus convention and the important matter of environmental justice. As Mr Golden and many others have pointed out, access to justice in environmental matters is vital for both urban and rural communities. As members will appreciate, access to justice does not, and cannot, mean...
I do not dispute the need for compliance, although the member will understand that compliance without progress would be difficult, which is why we are making progress. I will pick up on a number of other points that were made by other speakers, including some points about legal aid, which, as members have identified, is available for individuals but not for groups or NGOs....
I recognise that the term that is used in law is “third party”, but I absolutely accept the point that the member makes about treating communities with respect. I conclude by pointing out that our planning system in Scotland is plan led, with a focus on involving all interests as early and as effectively as possible. Scotland remains committed to the principles of the Aarhus...
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