London Southwark Autopsy Court Decides Air Pollution Determination It was one of the leading causes of death for Ella girls. Kissie-Debra, age 9, and identified as a failure of the respective government agencies. In solving air pollution problems
This judgment This is the first case in England. And may be the first case in the world Indicating that air pollution is the cause of death
Ellachissie-Debra’s House Close to South Circular Road, Lewisham, South London. Each day, she has to walk through this street to school. Which during the years 2006-2010 found that the nitrogen dioxide And air pollution from roads Beyond the standard
About Ella Kissi-Debra
Ella Kissi-Debra Dreamed of becoming a pilot, but at the age of 6, she was first taken to hospital in 2010 with a severe cough, asthma and three days of unconsciousness.
The last two years before death Ella was hospitalized 30 times. She died on the morning of Feb. 15, 2013.An autopsy identified the cause of death from sudden respiratory failure.
Ella Rosamund’s mother, Kissie-Debra. Contacted by Human rights attorney And environmental activists After finding evidence of air pollution in a residential area, Rosamund continues to fight for another autopsy.
Southwark, England Post Patrol Court decision
On Dec 16, 2020, a Southwark, London autopsy court has indicated that one of Ella’s deaths was due to: Nitrogen dioxide And a small amount of dust That exceeds the standard
Following the verdict, Rosamund Kissie-Debrah asked Ella to call for a vigorous movement of clean air laws. And not just the British government But also some states around the world
London Mayor Sadikkan posted a message that the case would be a key turning point in the ongoing efforts to tackle serious pollution.
Laws relating to environmental pollution of Thailand
In Thailand, air pollution problems continue every year. And affect health, especially vulnerable groups Such as respiratory disease patients, children and the elderly
Thailand has two main laws dealing with environmental pollution litigation: the Civil and Commercial Law, Section 420 on General Violations and Section 437 on the Damage from Hazardous Property.
There is also a specific law, the Environmental Quality Promotion and Conservation Act 1992.
Assoc. Prof. Dueandenak Siharat, Head of Private Law Department Faculty of Law Mahasarakham University sees that although Thailand has relevant laws But the environmental impact litigation There are still limitations The problem must prove that The bodily harm that occurs From environmental pollution Including the need for damage to occur, therefore can be prosecuted
In addition, air pollution problems There are many sources. Whether in the agricultural sector Industry sector, while the existing regulations Varies in different departments
Advancing Thailand’s clean air laws
Asst. Prof. Thanachai Sunthorn-Anantachai Working Group on Clean Air Network Law Looking at the clean air laws that Thailand should accelerate Should focus on working together There is supervision of relevant departments. And encouraging the public sector to take part in emphasizing the people’s right to breathe clean air
Thailand Clean Air Network It is moving forward to push for an integrated regulatory bill for clean air management for health. That covers access to information Public participation in government policy formulation And the right to access to environmental justice
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