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Assess Finch judgment implications for Ports NPS, adding guidance on emissions assessment
Recommendation
The Government must undertake a thorough assessment of the implications of the Finch judgment for the National Policy Statement for Ports and, where necessary, amends the draft revised NPS to ensure it is legally robust and fit for purpose in reducing the potential for judicial review. Clear guidance must be inserted in the revised NPS on the implications of the ruling, and on how emissions should be assessed for the purposes of Environmental Impact Assessments. (Recommendation, Paragraph 71)
Source
Committee
Transport Committee
Report
4th Report - National Policy Statement for Ports
14 Nov 2025
HC 1028
Addressee Bodies
Department for Transport
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.5 yr
Report published
14 Nov 2025