The implementation of CITES and MARPOL in Italy: Two Italian judgments relating to the implementation of environmental conventions Author Scovazzi T. Journal/Series European Environmental Law Review | Vol. 5(11); 315 - 316; 2 p. Date 1996 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-059455) Publisher | Place of publication Graham & Trotman /Martinus Nijhoff | London, UK Language English Country/Territory Italy Subject Environment gen., Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected animal species Management/conservation Court/tribunal National implementation/transposal Wild fauna Marine pollution Abstract Summary: Two recent decisions handed down by Italian Pretori (judges of first instance) deal with the continuing problem of the relationship between domestic legislation and international treaties, with special reference to two well-known international conventions. Strangely enough, the decisions dealt with two opposing situations. in the first case, Italy had delayed the execution of a treaty: in the second, execution was anticipated Other references Treaty International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78) Treaty | Multilateral | London | Feb 17, 1978 Keyword: Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, International relations/cooperation, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Certification, Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Maritime zone, Resource/damage valuation, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Survey/mapping, Inspection, Standards, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution, Navigation, Oil Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000112) Treaty Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Treaty | Multilateral | Washington | Mar 3, 1973 Keyword: Inventory, Wild flora, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Certification, Biodiversity, International trade, Protected plant species, Protected animal species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, International agreement-text, Trade in species Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000483)