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UK sets out law to curb illegal deforestation and protect rainforests

UK sets out law to curb illegal deforestation and protect rainforests

Critics say government’s proposals for prohibitions and fines are seriously flawed

The government has announced plans to introduce a new law to clamp down on illegal deforestation and protect rainforests by cleaning up the UK’s supply chains.

The proposals, published on Tuesday, suggest the introduction of legislation to prohibit larger businesses operating in the UK from using products grown on land that was deforested illegally.

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