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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