Environmental Protection at National and International Levels: Potentials and Limits of Criminal Justice

With the presentation of an analytical study of 11 countries, namely Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, Poland, Sweden and Tunisia, on the issue of polluting behaviour, this publication provides a wealth of information for all those interested in this field. Also discussed are the potentials and limits of criminal justice in environmental protection, with particular focus on criminal responsibility of corporations and crimes against the environment and sustainable development; and international co-operation, including suggestions for technical co-operation through advisory services and awareness, research and training projects.

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