Legislating for Risk and Precaution : Bridging the Divide Between Science and...
by Andrew Graffham, Robert Black, John Moloney
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Legislating for Risk and Precaution : Bridging the Divide Between Science and Law for Biosecurity, Hardcover by Black, Robert (EDT); Moloney, John (EDT); Graffham, Andrew (EDT), ISBN 1032346434, ISBN-13 9781032346434, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US "Th will examine, and offers solutions to amend, the mutual misunderstanding and distrust between instructing ministry officials and legislative that may occur in some jurisdictions in the drafting of legislation on biosecurity (regulation of agriculture, food safety and natural resource protection). Such difficulties in achieving effective legislation are particularly evident in developing countries because of human resource constraints, while development partners assisting with legislative reformmay fail to appreciate the importance of robust dialogues between instructors and drafters. Th starts with an introduction to legislation and an overview of the various scientific disciplines and legislative domains covered. It then addresses key scientific concepts related to biosecurity that must be properly understood by lawyers for development of effective legislation. Central to this analysis are concept involving risk of harm from hazardous organisms such as pests and pathogens that damage crops, natural biodiversity and harmful chemicals in food or that pollute the environment. Such concepts are the key to understanding the legislative requirements for biosecurity and the facilitation of safely traded goods. An example will
- Publisher: CRC Press LLC
- Year: 2025
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781032346434
- Condition: Fine
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