SHORTCOMINGS OF THE CURRENT CRIMINAL LAW IN TERMS OF ENSURING ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1063546/yqjvmq02Keywords:
Environmental safety, environmental legislation, environmental crimes, criminal liability, criminal legal measures of struggle, law enforcement practiceAbstract
Prevention of environmental crime constitutes an integral component of the national security system of the Russian Federation. Individuals found guilty of violating environmental (nature protection) legislation are subject to legal liability. The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is aimed at safeguarding national interests in the field of environmental protection and natural resource management from environmental threats and risks. To effectively ensure environmental safety in the context of liability for environmental crimes, it is necessary to address the shortcomings of existing environmental criminal law provisions and achieve internal consistency across environmental, natural resource, sanitary and hygienic, procedural, and related legal frameworks. The primary objective of criminal legislation is to maintain a universal ecological legal order, ensure the safety of citizens, and promote international cooperation in the field of environmental protection. This article analyzes the legal provisions governing specific enforcement measures against individuals who commit environmental crimes and examines the issues related to the practical application of these legal norms. Based on the findings, the article offers recommendations for improving national criminal legislation to enhance environmental safety.
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