A Review on the Current Situation of Filing Procedures for Eco-Environmental Public Interest Litigation and a Study on the Way for Their Improvement
The research background,significance,and the necessity of eco-environmental public interest litigation initiating procedure,as well as the juridical practice are introduced.The important role of eco-environmental non-profit litigation is expounded in the aspects of eco-environment protection and public interest preservation.The provisions in current laws and judicial interpretations on the procedure of eco-environmental public interest litigation are discussed,and their problems and shortcomings are explored.It is believed that the establishment of a sound investigation and evidence collection mechanism as well as strengthening the support and assistance to environmental litigation applicants are the keys to improved success of the public interest litigation.It is proposed that the way to improve the litigation filing process should take the measures such as simplifying lawsuit procedures,increasing the strength of support to environmental maintenance personnel,earnestly carrying out cooperation in various aspects,strengthening the publicity of environmental concerns,and etc.