Scottish lawmakers propose 'Ecocide' law, aiming to jail executives for severe environmental damage.

A proposed Scottish law called 'Ecocide' aims to make executives of companies responsible for severe environmental damage face up to 20 years in jail. The bill, backed by all major parties, defines ecocide as widespread or long-term environmental damage and targets company leaders rather than workers. The bill, proposed by Monica Lennon, could be introduced before June 2023, making Scotland the first part of the UK to have such a law.

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