Protection of the environment through criminal law
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With the European Parliament.
Last active 03 Jun 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
The proposal approves EU conclusion of a Council of Europe treaty setting minimum criminal-law rules against environmental crime.
Who it affects
It affects businesses and individuals involved in pollution, waste, hazardous substances, wildlife trade, logging, mining, water use, ship recycling, and protected habitats. It also affects victims and communities harmed by environmental crime.
Core of the proposal
- Approves the Convention on protecting the environment through criminal law for EU matters.
- Covers investigation, prosecution, punishment, prevention, cooperation, procedural rights, and civil society participation.
- Lists offences including illegal pollution, waste handling, hazardous installations, wildlife crimes, illegal logging, mining, and water abstraction.
- Allows an EU reservation clarifying “unlawful” and related terms used to define offences.
Latest update
03 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
European Parliament → European Parliament
European Parliament → European Parliament
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEIL