Dv & Child Custody Legal Resource Kit Legal Momentum

This book provides an empirical analysis of access to justice in environmental matters and the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in several EU member states between 1996-2001. It finds that while NGOs have helped enforce environmental laws and increase public participation, barriers remain. National reports analyze legal frameworks, case studies, outcomes and trends. Common barriers include restrictive standing requirements, costs, and time limits for legal challenges. The book calls for further EU action to align environmental justice laws with the Aarhus Convention.