Chapter 7Environmental Assessments & Permitting
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Indemnify nuclear developers against damages during judicial review

Indemnify developers during judicial review

Full Recommendation Text

This would mean indemnifying nuclear developers against any damages they incur as a result of proceeding with their project while a judicial review is being decided. The Civil Procedure Rules should be amended so that any interim injunctions would be limited to irreversible works which relate to the grounds of challenge.

Update Timeline
On Track

Government Response: Targeted indemnification for nuclear projects confirmed

The Government will bring forward proposals for targeted indemnification for nuclear projects where planning consent is subject to judicial review. Proposals are expected by Summer 2026, with legislation to follow if required. This directly addresses the Taskforce's recommendation to protect developers from damages incurred while proceeding during JR, and the timeline is consistent with the original target date.

Policy Paper • DESNZ, March 2026
Clear commitment to targeted indemnification proposals by Summer 2026.
Ownership

Primary Owner

HM Treasury
Delivery Timeline
30 Jun 26

Taskforce target: June 2026

Scope

Sectors

civil

Domains

legalfunding
Implementation Type
fundingsecondary legislation

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