Using Private Nuisance to Control Industrial Pollution: A Comparative Study of English and Malaysian Law

This paper puts focuses on private nuisance, specifically on environmental torts; how effective are such actions practically; and whether law of private nuisance effectively control industrial pollution of the environment? It discusses the effectiveness of private nuisance in controlling industrial pollution in both English and Malaysian law. It explores the elements of private nuisance as a tort, who can sue/be sued, and available remedies. The challenges to protecting the environment through private nuisance are also discussed.