Company directors who cause nature damage in Scotland could face jail

MSP Monica Lennon has introduced a groundbreaking bill in Scotland aimed at criminalizing ecocide—acts of severe environmental harm. The law could hold companies and government agencies responsible for devastating ecological destruction, aligning Scotland’s legal framework with international norms to strengthen environmental accountability. With strong bipartisan backing, the bill seeks to hold perpetrators accountable while promoting greater responsibility in environmental stewardship. Despite criticism over the Scottish government's climate record, supporters argue it is a crucial step toward ensuring those causing harm are held to account.