Implementatie van het kaderbesluit nr. 2003/80/JBZ van de Raad van de Europese Unie van 27 januari 2003 inzake de bescherming van het milieu door middel van het strafrecht (PbEG L 29)

This legislative proposal aims to implement a European Union framework decision designed to protect the environment by introducing criminal penalties for serious and widespread environmental damage. It ensures that environmental crimes are handled consistently across member states to prevent legal loopholes. This will primarily affect individuals and companies engaged in activities that cause significant pollution or ecological harm, as it strengthens the legal basis for criminal prosecution of environmental offenses.