Council Framework Decision 2005/667/JHA to strengthen the criminal-law framework for the enforcement of the law against ship-source pollution. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal of the European Union L 255, 30 September 2005, pp. 164-167. Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Pollution control Offences/penalties Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone High seas Territorial sea Oil pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Geographical area European Union Countries Abstract The present Framework Decision has been adopted by the Council of the European Union as a response to damages caused by intentional or seriously negligent ship-source pollution. The Decision aims in particular at strenghtening the criminal-law framework against ship-source pollution. For the purposes of this Decision, the definitions laid down under article 2 of Directive 2005/35/EC shall apply. An infringement within the meaning of articles 4 and 5 of that Directive shall be regarded as a criminal offence. Article 4 regards the penalties that shall be envisaged. Member States are required to ensure that legal persons can be held liable for the offences. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implements Directive 2005/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements. Legislation | European Union | 2005 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, High seas, Territorial sea, Oil pollution, Freshwater pollution, Navigation, Liability/compensation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Loi transposant la Directive 2005/35/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 7 septembre 2005 relative à la pollution causée par les navires et à l’introduction de sanctions en cas d’infractions. Legislation | Luxembourg | 2008 Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, High seas, Territorial sea, Oil pollution, Harbour, Offences/penalties, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Inland waters, Freshwater pollution, Navigation, Liability/compensation Source: FAO, FAOLEX