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Citizens fighting the state, or an executive agency of the state, already face inequality of arms on a significant scale.

Add to this the time limits for applying for judicial review and the obstacles impeding justice for such groups are formidable.

Even when outside the EU, any government would want to be seen to have easier access to forums enforcing laws protecting the environment.

Governments can't lecture less happier lands around the globe on green issues, until it makes access to justice for residents groups easier, which in turn gives such laws real resonance so far as our democracy is concerned.