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Council Framework Decision 2003/80/JHA on the protection of the environment through criminal law

Pays/Territoire
Union européenne
Type du document
Législation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Source d'origine
Official Journal L 29, 5 February 2003, pp. 55-58
Sujet
Environnement gén., Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes, Déchets et substances dangereuses
Mot clé
Protection de l’environnement Infractions/sanctions Lutte contre la pollution Substances dangereuses Faune sauvage Flore sauvage
Aire géographique
Países de la Unión Europea
Entry into force notes
This Framework Decision took effect on 5 February 2003.
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
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