Coronavirus: UK has legal duty to review air pollution targets, say lawyers
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from on (#54N7D)
Letter cites growing evidence of link between dirty air and Covid-19 infections and deaths
Growing evidence of a link between air pollution and the impact of coronavirus means the government has a legal obligation to urgently review its air quality strategy, according to lawyers.
In a letter to ministers, the lawyers argue that refusing to order a review would breach UK law, the precautionary principle and the European convention on human rights.
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