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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.

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