Litigation Recent Decisions 29/11/94
Defence to polluting controlled waters National Rivers Authority v Yorkshire Water Services (1994) (HL 17/11/94) (Lord MacKay LC: Lord Keith, Lord Jauncey, Lord Lloyd, Lord Nolan) Summary: Statutory defence to involuntary pollution of controlled waters where unknown third party had introduced pollutant to defendant’s sewage system. Appeal by Yorkshire Water Services against upholding of conviction […]