Basics

EIA & Environmental Law

Understanding Law and its Implementation……..
“the system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the
actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.”

Who makes Laws?

Is it restricted to their National Boundaries or does it Transcend National

Boundaries? Or Both?

How are laws Implemented?

What is a Legal System?

Legal system refers to a procedure or process for interpreting and enforcing the law.
It elaborates the rights and responsibilities in a variety of ways. Three major legal
systems of the world consist of civil law, common law and religious law
Understanding Law and its Implementation……..
What is Civil Law ?

1. the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community
rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs. "the owners can prosecute the individuals
under civil law for trespassing“
2. the system of law predominant on the European continent, historically influenced by that
of ancient Rome.
What is Common Law ?

1. the part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than
statutes.
2. denoting a partner in a marriage recognized in some jurisdictions (excluding the UK) as
valid by Common Law, though not brought about by a civil or ecclesiastical ceremony.

What is Religious Law ?

Religious law refers to ethical and moral codes taught by religious traditions. Examples
include Christian canon law, Islamic sharia, Jewish halakha, and Hindu law.
What do Landscape Architects have to do with Legal Systems ……..?
Who makes Laws?

What are the laws which affect Landscape architects directly?

Laws concerned with Professional Practice..............

Codes introduced by Governments.........

Are there laws that affect areas Landscape Architects work in?

Urban Design Codes?

Environmental Laws?
Do Environmental Laws affect Landscape Architectural Work or
vice versa……..?
Environmental law, also known as environmental and natural resources law, is a collective
term describing the network of treaties, statutes, regulations, common and customary laws
addressing the effects of human activity on the natural environment.

Do Natural Resources underpin Landscape Design?

Who makes Environmental Laws?

Are they Enforceable?

What are Policies?

Are they Enforceable?

Who enforces these laws?

Do Environmental Laws affect Landscape Architectural Work or
vice versa……..?

What are Policies?

Are they Enforceable?

Who enforces these laws?

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