Offence

Handle / control / transfer controlled waste without taking reasonable measures - Environmental Protection Act 1990.

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

7

Courts listing it

5

Heard in

Magistrates' Court (7)

Sentencing guideline

Environmental offences (other)

Official offence code

EP90140

The law

Contrary to section 34(1) and (6) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Where it can be tried

Magistrates' court or Crown Court

Can lead to prison

No