What plans it has to assess the potential benefits of an environmental court as a possible means of securing improved environmental justice.

The Scottish Executive is committed to the effective and appropriate enforcement of environmental legislation. Environmental protection and environmental justice are key objectives in creating a sustainable future for Scotland. The Scottish Land Court is being given powers to deal with certain environmental matters as a way of securing improved protection to the Scottish environment.Chapter three of the Policy and Financial Management Review of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, published on 14 March 2003 investigated a number of ways in which the prosecution of environmental crimes may be made more effective. Furthermore, we are supporting training initiatives to increase awareness amongst the legal profession of environmental issues.