Revealed: how Scotland flouts European environment laws

SCOTLAND HAS been accused by the European Union (EU) of 65 violations of laws meant to prevent pollution, protect wildlife and control waste, according to a secret government database released to the Sunday Herald.

The number of alleged breaches of European legal directives over the past six years is twice as high as previously admitted, prompting accusations yesterday that Scotland’s record was “shocking” and had been “covered up”. for more click here