The chair of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has said the newly formed body will not rely on financial fines as its go-to enforcement action, claiming reputational penalties are more effective in changing behaviour. Speaking ahead of the OEP being granted its full powers by parliament on 24 January, Gladys Stacey said the office will be "independent but not remote".
OEP chair says body will not rely on fines for enforcement
