Directive 2008/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the environment through criminal law.

Subject

Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Pollution control Offences/penalties Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Protection of habitats Resource/damage valuation

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive lays down the principles to be followed by Member States in the field of environmental criminal law. The aim is to achieve the effective protection of the environment through more dissuasive penalties for environmentally harmful activities, which typically cause or are likely to cause substantial damage to the air, including the stratosphere, to soil, water, animals or plants, including to the conservation of species.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Act on Promotion of Renewable Energy (No. 1330 of 2013).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Hydropower generation, Internal trade, Renewable energy, Subsidy/incentive, Protection of habitats, Climate change, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Energy Supply Act (No. 1329 of 2013).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Basic legislation, Renewable energy, Environmental planning, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Energy conservation/energy production, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Climate change, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Supply (Water Quality) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. No. 246 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Inspection, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Electricity Supply Act (No. 984 of 2021).

Legislation | Denmark | 1999 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Internal trade, Renewable energy, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Electricity Act, Natural Gas Supply Act, Heat Supply Act and various other laws, repealing the Act on the use of renewable energy sources (No. 622 of 2010).

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Internal trade, Environmental fees/charges, Energy conservation/energy production, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 121 implementing Directive 2008/99/EC on the protection of the environment through criminal law as well as Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements.

Legislation | Italy | 2011

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Freshwater pollution, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté du Gouvernement flamand fixant le règlement flamand relatif à la gestion durable de cycles de matériaux et de déchets.

Legislation | Belgium | 2012 (2023)

Keyword: Residues, Pollution control, Waste prevention, Waste management, Waste disposal, Hazardous substances, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance relative à la mise en conformité de la législation environnementale avec la Directive 2008/99/CE relative à la protection de l'environnement par le droit pénal.

Legislation | Belgium | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution, Surface water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 4042 on the protection of the environment through criminal law, on waste management and other provisions, in compliance with EU Directives 2008/99/EC and 2008/98/EC.

Legislation | Greece | 2012

Keyword: Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil rehabilitation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Packaging/labelling, Hazardous waste, Registration, Authorization/permit, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Crimes Against the Environment Act.

Legislation | Malta | 2012

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Pollution control, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on Promotion of Renewable Energy (No. 122 of 2015).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013 (2015)

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Energy conservation/energy production, Environmental standards, Hydropower generation, Internal trade, Renewable energy, Subsidy/incentive, Climate change, Basic legislation, Standards, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordonnance portant le Code bruxellois de l'Air, du Climat et de la Maîtrise de l'Energie (1).

Legislation | Belgium | 2013

Keyword: Pollution control, Climate change, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental planning, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Waste Disposal Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2016

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Flora and Fauna Trade Act.

Legislation | Austria | 2010 (2019)

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Registration, Wild flora, Wild fauna, International trade, Wildlife products, Offences/penalties, Trade in species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law no. 22 (I) of 2012 concerning the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2012

Keyword: Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Ozone layer, Offences/penalties, Protection of environment, Public health, Radiation, Waste management, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Transport/storage, Soil pollution/quality, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Protection of habitats, Resource/damage valuation, Hunting/capture, Protected area, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX