Council Framework Decision 2003/80/JHA on the protection of the environment through criminal law País/Territorio Unión Europea Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2003 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Official Journal L 29, 5 February 2003, pp. 55-58 Materia Medio ambiente gen., Especies silvestres y ecosistemas, Desechos y sustancias peligrosas Palabra clave Protección del medio ambiente Infracciones/sanciones Control de la contaminación Sustancias peligrosas Fauna silvestre Flora silvestre Área geográphica Pays de l'Union Européenne Entry into force notes This Framework Decision took effect on 5 February 2003. Resumen Articles 1 and 2 of the present Decision define the conducts which shall be considered by Member States as criminal offences, either intentional or negligent, under their domestic legislation, with a view to encouraging the protection of the environment. Subsequently, such conducts shall be punishable by applying effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties including, in most serious cases, deprivation of liberty (art. 5). Not only individuals, but also legal persons can be held liable for the criminal offences defined by articles 1 and 2. Article 7 determines the sanctions which shall be provided for by Member States to punish legal persons. Texto completo Inglés Página web europa.eu