Association for Citizenship Teaching’s Post

Whereas environmental crimes ultimately affect the fundamental rights of citizens, the European Union is firmly committed to prevent and control such crimes by ensuring a high level of protection, tailored to the diversity of national situations, applying principles based on precaution and prevention, at-source repairing of environmental damages, and abiding by the “polluter pays” principle, as well as cooperation and periodic reporting. #FironBarNir #attorneys #legal #advisory #regulation #compliance #environment #protection

🌿 reading tips 💡 The Global Analysis on #Crimes that Affect the #Environment – Part 1: The Landscape of Criminalization. Research and Trend Analysis Branch, Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) This review of environmental legislation reveals that countries have established, to varying extents, #legal #frameworks that criminalize #environmentally #harmful #activities. However, certain environmental and geographical areas are less covered by these criminal provisions, indicating that some countries may perceive these areas as less in need of protection, less exposed to harmful practices, or more challenging to protect. While creating criminal or administrative offences is a crucial initial step towards enforcing environmental protection, their effectiveness depends on several factors, including the criminal justice system's capacity to enforce them. Despite progress in environmental protection laws, there are still several priorities to address to strengthen national legislative frameworks for environmental protection. Read the document to learn more ⤵

🌿 Nature is beautiful but fragile. We need to protect it – which is why the Environmental Crime Directive coming into force is good news for nature, and for us! This landmark law is the first of its kind. Here’s why: 🟩 It ensures that the most severe breaches of environmental rules are considered as crimes; 🟩 It gives law enforcement authorities and the judiciary the tools to act effectively against environmental crimes; 🟩 It introduces several new offence categories, including illegal ship recycling, as well as serious breaches of chemicals and mercury legislation; 🟩 It provides support and assistance to environmental defenders in criminal proceedings. Caring for the environment is caring for ourselves. #EUGreenDeal #EUdelivers

🌿 Nature is beautiful but fragile. We need to protect it – which is why the Environmental Crime Directive coming into force is good news for nature, and for us! This landmark law is the first of its kind. Here’s why: 🟩 It ensures that the most severe breaches of environmental rules are considered as crimes; 🟩 It gives law enforcement authorities and the judiciary the tools to act effectively against environmental crimes; 🟩 It introduces several new offence categories, including illegal ship recycling, as well as serious breaches of chemicals and mercury legislation; 🟩 It provides support and assistance to environmental defenders in criminal proceedings. Caring for the environment is caring for ourselves. #EUGreenDeal #EUdelivers

🌿 Nature is beautiful but fragile. We need to protect it – which is why the Environmental Crime Directive coming into force is good news for nature, and for us! This landmark law is the first of its kind. Here’s why: 🟩 It ensures that the most severe breaches of environmental rules are considered as crimes; 🟩 It gives law enforcement authorities and the judiciary the tools to act effectively against environmental crimes; 🟩 It introduces several new offence categories, including illegal ship recycling, as well as serious breaches of chemicals and mercury legislation; 🟩 It provides support and assistance to environmental defenders in criminal proceedings. Caring for the environment is caring for ourselves. #EUGreenDeal #EUdelivers

🌿 Nature is beautiful but fragile. We need to protect it – which is why the Environmental Crime Directive coming into force is good news for nature, and for us! This landmark law is the first of its kind. Here’s why: 🟩 It ensures that the most severe breaches of environmental rules are considered as crimes; 🟩 It gives law enforcement authorities and the judiciary the tools to act effectively against environmental crimes; 🟩 It introduces several new offence categories, including illegal ship recycling, as well as serious breaches of chemicals and mercury legislation; 🟩 It provides support and assistance to environmental defenders in criminal proceedings. Caring for the environment is caring for ourselves. #EUGreenDeal #EUdelivers

🌿 Nature is beautiful but fragile. We need to protect it – which is why the Environmental Crime Directive coming into force is good news for nature, and for us! This landmark law is the first of its kind. Here’s why: 🟩 It ensures that the most severe breaches of environmental rules are considered as crimes; 🟩 It gives law enforcement authorities and the judiciary the tools to act effectively against environmental crimes; 🟩 It introduces several new offence categories, including illegal ship recycling, as well as serious breaches of chemicals and mercury legislation; 🟩 It provides support and assistance to environmental defenders in criminal proceedings. Caring for the environment is caring for ourselves. #EUGreenDeal #EUdelivers

🌿 Nature is beautiful but fragile. We need to protect it – which is why the Environmental Crime Directive coming into force is good news for nature, and for us! This landmark law is the first of its kind. Here’s why: 🟩 It ensures that the most severe breaches of environmental rules are considered as crimes; 🟩 It gives law enforcement authorities and the judiciary the tools to act effectively against environmental crimes; 🟩 It introduces several new offence categories, including illegal ship recycling, as well as serious breaches of chemicals and mercury legislation; 🟩 It provides support and assistance to environmental defenders in criminal proceedings. Caring for the environment is caring for ourselves. #EUGreenDeal #EUdelivers

🌿 Nature is beautiful but fragile. We need to protect it – which is why the Environmental Crime Directive coming into force is good news for nature, and for us! This landmark law is the first of its kind. Here’s why: 🟩 It ensures that the most severe breaches of environmental rules are considered as crimes; 🟩 It gives law enforcement authorities and the judiciary the tools to act effectively against environmental crimes; 🟩 It introduces several new offence categories, including illegal ship recycling, as well as serious breaches of chemicals and mercury legislation; 🟩 It provides support and assistance to environmental defenders in criminal proceedings. Caring for the environment is caring for ourselves. #EUGreenDeal #EUdelivers

🌿 Nature is beautiful but fragile. We need to protect it – which is why the Environmental Crime Directive coming into force is good news for nature, and for us! This landmark law is the first of its kind. Here’s why: 🟩 It ensures that the most severe breaches of environmental rules are considered as crimes; 🟩 It gives law enforcement authorities and the judiciary the tools to act effectively against environmental crimes; 🟩 It introduces several new offence categories, including illegal ship recycling, as well as serious breaches of chemicals and mercury legislation; 🟩 It provides support and assistance to environmental defenders in criminal proceedings. Caring for the environment is caring for ourselves. #EUGreenDeal #EUdelivers