Risk of Massive Transfer of Liability for Contaminated Land Clean-up
A massive transfer of liability to innocent parties is set to take place unless Government puts new measures in place to fund cleanup of contaminated sites.
MFE estimates that the …
Financial Fitness Should be Requirement for GM Release
Developers applying to release GM organisms will face fewer compulsory checks on their financial fitness than a bank would make on someone looking for a mortgage on their home, …
Non-GM Agriculture Not Adequately Protected by New Bill
The “conditional release” of GMOs puts reliance on protective controls that Government acknowledges could fail, said Sustainability Council Chair, Sir Peter Elworthy.
“Costs could be incurred … even with the …
GM Liability – Innocent Victims to Fend for Themselves
“The Government has left innocent victims to fend for themselves if a GM release causes harm” said Sustainability Council Executive Director, Simon Terry.
“It has gone against international commitments given …
Taxpayers Should not pay for GM Seed Contamination
“Liability for GM contamination must remain with those who import or use GM seed and not be passed to the taxpayer” said Sustainability Council executive director, Simon Terry.
He was …
NZ Could be Targeted for High Risk GMO Testing
“New Zealand will need to change its liability laws if it is to avoid being targeted by developers of more risky GMOs” said Sustainability Council Executive Director, Simon Terry.
“The …
Europe Sets the Standard for GM Liability Law
Attorney General Margaret Wilson is expected to respond today to requests for releaseof the Law Commission report on GM liability.
The Law Commission report was delivered to Margaret Wilson on …
