Italy Strengthens Environmental Crime Laws
Environmental crimes in Italy saw a 5.1% increase in 2023 compared to 2022, with predatory crimes rising by 7.2%. Officials are using the climate and crime statistics to build propaganda, but the broadcast suggests this approach does not reduce crime. The legislation discussed aims to unify lawyers and magistrates, and there is a debate about direct democracy and the use of fear as a tool of government. A new directive has been introduced to reinforce the prevention and fight against environmental crimes in Italy. It introduces new criminal offenses, more severe criminal sanctions, and new aggravating and mitigating circumstances. Additionally, a national strategy for combating environmental crimes has been launched. The new offenses include the production and trade of certain substances.
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Sources · 7 independent
Rai GR Parlamento
“I reati ambientali nel biennio 2023 ha segnato un più 5,1% rispetto al 2022, i reati predatori sono aumentati del 7,2%.”
Radio Radicale
“una direttiva che rafforza la prevenzione e la lotta contro i crimini ambientali. Ora l'alticella della tutela si innalza per aria, acqua, suolo, ecosistemi, habitat fa una flora e arrivano nuovi reati”
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