The Ecocide Prevention Bill would impose harsh penalties on executives responsible for major environmental damage.

cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/21155149

Proposals for a new law which could see the bosses of major polluters jailed for up to 20 years has received enough support from MSPs to be introduced at Holyrood next year.

Monica Lennon’s proposed Ecocide Prevention Bill has the backing of enough cross-party members to be brought forward and the Scottish government has indicated that it will not intervene to stop it.

This would clear the way for the bill to be formally introduced in the Scottish Parliament next year.

  • MajorHavoc@programming.dev
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    11 days ago

    when in history have capitalists ever been held accountable?

    Rockefeller spent his waning years constantly in and out of court, to the detriment of his health.

    It’s hardly perfect justice, but it clearly made a difference. Arguably much of his charity late in life was meant to head off the consequences of his previous choices.

    We see similar effort by Bill Gates. I think for the same reason.

    I don’t disagree that there’s no such thing as real justice. But I think it’s worth the effort to pursue it.

    • ShareMySims@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      12·
      11 days ago

      but it clearly made a difference

      Have you looked around lately?

      We see similar effort by Bill Gates. I think for the same reason.

      Lmfao, I guess not.

      If nothing else, at least you can say that the billionaires have successfully pulled the wool over your eyes.

      • MajorHavoc@programming.dev
        2·
        11 days ago

        I’m not a fan of billionaires. I also don’t think we should throw in the towel and not try to use every tool, including the legal system, to keep them in check.

        “Billionaires don’t face consequences” is part of their sales pitch. The more people believe it, the less likely people are to follow through when it matters.