Prosecution and sentencing in relation to environmental crime: recent socio-legal developments

This article provides an overview of recent developments in prosecution and sentencing as these pertain to environmental crime. After a brief consideration of who does what in the area of environmental regulation, the article surveys existing and emerging types of sanctions in this area. The limitat...

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Main Author: White, R. D. 1956- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2010
In: Crime, law and social change
Year: 2010, Volume: 53, Issue: 4, Pages: 365-381
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Corporate Crime
Environmental Crime
Environmental Harm
Environmental Offence
Strict Liability
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Summary:This article provides an overview of recent developments in prosecution and sentencing as these pertain to environmental crime. After a brief consideration of who does what in the area of environmental regulation, the article surveys existing and emerging types of sanctions in this area. The limitations and opportunities for concerted and effective social responses to environmental crime are explored and critically assessed.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 380-381
ISSN:1573-0751
DOI:10.1007/s10611-010-9233-x