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Published by The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Ecocide (Scotland) Bill
Author: Alexa Morrison
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Published: Thursday 18 Sep 2025 (SB 25-43)
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Summary and key Bill documents
Background to the Bill
Policy objectives of the Bill
Ecocide and the movement for an international crime
Ecocide in domestic laws and EU law
Existing law and enforcement of environmental legislation in Scotland
Scottish Government position on ecocide and EU alignment
Member consultation and key areas of discussion
What the Bill does (with background)
Offence of ecocide (section 1)
Defence of necessity (section 2)
Individual culpability i.e. who can be liable (section 3)
Vicarious liability (section 4)
Penalties, compensation and publicity (sections 5-8)
Enforcement (section 9)
Reporting (section 10)
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