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2023 - Volume 6 - Number 2

Environmental Crimes and Criminal Legal Framework in Albania

Mirela Kapo * ORCID: 0009-0007-9909-5861
New York University of Tirana, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Tirana, ALBANIA

Open Journal for Legal Studies, 2023, 6(2), 39-48 * https://doi.org/10.32591/coas.ojls.0602.01039k
Received: 9 July 2023 ▪ Revised: 4 October 2023 ▪ Accepted: 27 October 2023

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ABSTRACT:
Environmental protection is an essential issue in today’s society. With the increasing number of environmental problems and issues, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the role of criminal law in environmental protection. This paper aims to explore the relationship between criminal law and environmental protection, determining the effectiveness of criminal law in addressing environmental threats. Also, through this study it is analyzed from a comparative point of view in relation to the legislation of the developed countries of the European Union, the shortcomings of the Albanian criminal legislation which need to be updated. Criminal law has also played an important role in protecting the environment by imposing penalties and punishments on individuals or corporations that violate environmental laws. However, there is a need to assess the effectiveness of criminal law in protecting the environment and the challenges it faces in achieving its objectives. This research aims to contribute to the existing literature on criminal law in environmental protection by providing a more complete understanding of its effectiveness and challenges. The findings of the study will assist policy makers in designing and implementing more effective environmental protection measures, resulting in the promotion of sustainable development.

KEY WORDS: environmental protection, criminal law, punishment and effective measures.

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR:
Mirela Kapo, New York University of Tirana, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Tirana, ALBANIA.

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