Energy lawyers welcome Queen’s speech as Infrastructure Bill set to open pathways to fracking

Energy lawyers are expecting a hike in UK shale gas projects after the Queen’s speech yesterday (4 June) outlined plans to widen trespass laws in a draft Infrastructure Bill.

The Bill, which will bolster investment in infrastructure and reform planning law, is expected, according to the Queen’s speech, to allow fracking companies to drill under homes without needing to obtain express, individual permission.

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