
Scottish Government Decision on Fracking Kicked Further Down Road
The Scottish Government has further delayed a final decision on fracking, launching an additional phase of consultation.

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The Scottish Government has further delayed a final decision on fracking, launching an additional phase of consultation.
A legal opinion from one of Scotland’s leading advocates that says the Scottish Parliament can pass a law to ban fracking.

Legal opinion says Scottish Parliament can pass a law to ban fracking, and doing so would be less likely to result in successful legal challenge.
Scottish Government’s Preferred Policy Position on Fracking, published in October 2018.

This report reveals the extent of UK council investments in the fracking industry

The license – owned by Ineos – covers 400km2 of the Central Belt and has been extended for 12 months.

The Court of Session has refused INEOS and Reach CSG’s challenge against the Scottish Government’s ‘effective ban’ on fracking.

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