The proposed Water (Special Measures) Bill seeks to hold water company executives accountable by banning bonuses and potentially imprisoning them for obstructing investigations.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed emphasizes that banning bonuses for executives and holding them criminally liable will prioritize environmental protection over personal financial gain.
Critics argue the legislation is mere window dressing, highlighting a broader failure in how regulators like Ofwat enforce existing rules against water companies.
A 2022 BBC investigation found that every major English water company discharged raw sewage during dry conditions, raising serious legality concerns.
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