Envisoc Activitaay 3.1

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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
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/modules/htmlhttp://www.onlineethics.org/environment/index.htmlhttp://www.onlineethics.org/environment/index.htmlhttp://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/modules/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

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