Basel Convention on Trans-boundary transport of Hazardous materials (FOI)

​​Request

A

When was the "Basel Convention on Trans-boundary transport of Hazardous materials" (1988 and 1992) recognised in Jersey and if it has been adopted into any Laws or Regulations in Jersey?

B

Since the UK signed on behalf of the Crown Dependencies, please confirm that Jersey is bound by the Convention.

C

Please confirm why the UK government made specific reference to Jersey to the Convention in 2007?

Response

A

In September 2007, the Basel Convention (the ‘Convention’) was extended to Jersey through a United Kingdom Government ratification.  The Convention was implemented through the Waste Management (Jersey) Law 2005, which is the legislation that requires Jersey to follow the requirements of the Convention.  

B

The Waste Management (Jersey) Law 2005 requires waste movements to be carried out in accordance with the Basel Convention.  

Waste Management (Jersey) Law 2005 (jerseylaw.je)​

C

The Government of Jersey does not hold the requested information, therefore, Article 10 of the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law applies, however, it may be held by the UK Government so you might wish to send your request as detailed on www.gov.uk in the following link.

How to make a freedom of information (FOI) request: Overview (www.gov.uk)​

Article applied

​Article 10 - Obligation of scheduled public authority to confirm or deny holding Information

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), if –

(a) a person makes a request for information to a scheduled public authority; and

(b) the authority does not hold the information, it must inform the applicant accordingly.​