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'In the '''[[United Kingdom]]''' there is a maximum fine of £2,500 for persistent '''[[Litter|littering]]'''. Different local authorities also have the powers to impose on the spot fines to those caught littering. These are generally under £100.<ref>[http://www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk/main.asp?page=940#1256 A site with much information on litter laws in the UK]</ref> Cases are heard in the Magistrates' Court. Approximately 400 people in the UK were prosecuted last year by the police for littering. Alternatively, in some areas offenders could receive a £50 fixed penalty fine for littering from the local authority litter warden. The Offence of Leaving Litter (section 87 of the [[Environmental Protection Act 1990]]) says that if a person drops, throws deposits or leaves anything so as to cause defacement in a public place; they could be committing a littering offence. The same applies to litter thrown from cars. Police officers or litter wardens are empowered and trained to deal with offenders. It is also possible for the public to report information about littering incidents to the police, the local authority or a litter warden, who would then decide whether or not they wish to proceed any further. Whilst it is possible to take out a private prosecution, it would be at a person's own expense, and strong evidence would be needed in court to secure a conviction.<ref>http://www.encams.org/home</ref> luke dheir has been the most persistant litterer of the past decade ever since he left his mothers womb. [[Keep Britain Tidy]] is a [[United Kingdom|British]] campaign run by the Keep Britain Tidy environmental charity, which is part funded by the [[Her Majesty's Government|U.K. government]]. The [[Royal Mail rubber band]]s, used during mail delivery, have been the topic of recurring media focus. ==See also== * [[Environmental issues in the United Kingdom]] * [[Recycling]] * [[Waste container]] ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * [http://www.encams.org/home/ ENCAMS, Keep Britain Tidy] * [http://www.litteraction.org.uk/ Litteraction UK] [[Category:Environmental issues in the United Kingdom]] [[Category:Environmental law in the United Kingdom|*]] [[Category:Litter|*]]'