Legal challenge to Governments Nuclear Plans

11.30.20am GMT Fri 13th Oct 2006

A High Court challenge to the government's proposal to open the door to a programme of new nuclear power stations has been made by Greenpeace.

Greenpeace believe that the Gov.t has failed to consult correctly on the Energy Review White Paper.

Sarah North, of Greenpeace said: "The government promised a full public consultation before giving the green light to a dangerous new set of nuclear power stations, yet they have absolutely failed to do this. The government is in danger of undermining the role of the planning system by restricting public involvement in major decisions. If people can't give their views at a public hearing, public confidence in decision-making will be lost. By shutting people out of decisions on the biggest, most damaging developments the government is storing up trouble for itself."

Links:

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1115314596107.html

http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/contentlookup.cfm?CFID=5851601&CFTOKEN=90973999&ucidparam=20061006160423&MenuPoint=D-E