Offence

Cause the deposition without an environmental permit of controlled waste in / on land - Environmental Protection

How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.

Hearings listed

5

Courts listing it

4

Heard in

Magistrates' Court (5)

Sentencing guideline

Individuals: Unauthorised or harmful deposit, treatment or disposal etc of waste/ Illegal discharges to air, land and water

Official offence code

EP90081

The law

Contrary to section 33(1)(a), (6) and (8) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Where it can be tried

Magistrates' court or Crown Court

Can lead to prison

Yes