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ENVISOCACTIVITY 3.1
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ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME
What are acts considered as environmentalcrime?
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ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME
any violation of an environmental regulation forwhich criminal liability may be imposed
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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 515
NATIONAL ANTI-ENVIRONMENTCRIME TASK FORCE (NAECTAF)
To investigate and prosecute violations againstenvironmental laws
March 6, 2006
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1987 Constitution
State Policy to protect and advance the right ofthe people to a balanced and healthful ecology inaccord with the rhythm and harmony of nature(Section16, Article II);
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EXAMPLES?
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SKINNING
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OZONE LAYER
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IVORY TUSKS
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DEFRORESTRATION
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GROUP ACTIVITY
Choose a particular ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME
Who are the VICTIMS and PERPETRATORS?
You are the ECOLOGICAL PROSECUTORS
Develop a case against the perpetrators
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Environmental lawyer, what do they do?
He is responsible for lobbying environmentalinterests to lawmakers in order to protect theenvironment from harmful individuals,companies and practices.
Acts as both advisors and legal advocates in theprotection of the environment and naturalresources
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What do they do? Prepare cases against individuals and organizations
that cause harm to the environment through neglect
or intentional practice Interview witnesses before hearings Confer with both parties to work out settlements Participate in public-interest
Draft pleadings and correspondence Perform research pertaining to environmental
legislation and court decisions Perform research that pertains to the details
surrounding each specific case
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THE CASE SHOULD INCLUDE THE FF:
Specifics: When, Where, How, Who are affected
Respondents
Evidences to support the case, with their proper
exhibits or citations
Arguments inclined from ethical principles andlaw(s) affected from the presented case
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DEADLINE
Written Report on August 5
Oral presentation on August 5
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Some web-based resources:
www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/modules/html
www.onlineethics.org/environment/index.html
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References: Sullivan, Thomas, F.P., ed. (2001).Environmental
Law Handbook, 16th edition. Washington, DC:
Government Institutes.
Clifford, Mary. (1998).Environmental Crime:Enforcement, Policy, and Social Responsibility.
New York: Aspen.
Environmental Investigation Agency. (2008).Environmental Crime: A threat to our culture.London, New York