Stiffer fines for fly-tipping, but enforcement remains a problem

The House on Thursday passed a law providing for stiffer fines for fly-tipping, but at the same time MPs cautioned that lax enforcement makes the legislation a dud.

The bill amending the Waste Law passed with 29 votes in favour, four against.

Under the changes, the out-of-court fine issued by an inspector goes from €4,000 to €8,000, whereas the maximum fine issued by a chief inspector increases from €20,000 to €40,000.

In remarks on the House floor, Akel MP Nikos...