European Legislation 2008/99/CE (19/11/2008)
Type: Directive
Authority: European Parliament and Council of European Union
Date: 11/19/2008
Subject: The Directive obliges Member States to provide for criminal penalties in their national legislation with respect to serious infringements of the provisions of Community law on the protection of the environment.
Original language: English
Classification: Art. 37 Environmental protection
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Notices: Effectiveness of the Charter: The Preamble of the directive made reference to the Charter of fundamental rights.