Campaigner and barrister attempted to create a law to criminalise ecological damagePolly Higgins, one of the most inspiring figures in the green movement, has died aged 50.Higgins, a British barrister, led a decade-long campaign for "ecocide" to be recognised as a crime against humanity. She sold her house and gave up a high-paying job so she could dedicate herself to attempting to create a law that would make corporate executives and government ministers criminally liable for the damage they do to ecosystems. Continue reading...
Polly Higgins, lawyer who fought for recognition of 'ecocide', dies aged 50
22. dubna 2019 12:30
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/apr/22/polly-higgins-environmentalist-eradicating-ecocide-dies
Zdroj: The Guardian