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WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT BY SENATOR F. du H. LE GRESLEY
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 29th MARCH 2011
Question
Could the Minister advise how many prosecutions have taken place under the Water Pollution (Jersey) Law 2000 since it came into force? If prosecutions have taken place could he provide brief details of the offences and the penalties incurred?
Answer
Since the enforcement provisions of the Water Pollution (Jersey) Law 2000 came into force in November 2000, there have been twelve successful prosecution cases. Three of these cases involved the prosecution of States Departments.
Of the total of 12 prosecution cases, eight involved the pollution of surface waters or groundwater by oil, with associated fines ranging from £250-£2500.
Two of these prosecutions involved the pollution of surface waters or groundwater by sewage, with associated fines ranging from £1500-£5000.
The remaining two prosecutions involved the pollution of surface waters or groundwater by slurry, with associated fines of £200.
The three prosecutions of States Departments resulted in fines of £5000, £1500 and £750 respectively.
If the Senator would like more details on these specific prosecution cases, my officers can provide further information on request.