Topic
Environmental Crime
59 published works
China Law Insight
《生态环境法典》系列解读——“一典一释”格局下企业环保刑事风险研判(一)
By King & Wood
作者:潘东 李冰 王甜甜 2026年上半年,我国生态环境刑事法律体系迎来了历史性的重大变革。《中华人民共和国生态环境法典》于2026年3月12日经第十四届全国人民代表大会第四次会议表决通过,将于2026年8月15日起施行;与此同时,《最高人民法院、最高人民检察院关于修改〈关于办理环境污染刑事案件适用法律若干问题的解释〉的决定》(法释〔2026〕4号)于2026年3月30日起施行。这两部法律文件的并行出台,构成了我国生态环境刑事法律体系“一典一释”协同发力的制度格局。 阅读更多
China Law Insight
污染环境犯罪刑事辩护方法论与实务路径
By King & Wood
作者:吴青 潘东 自《刑法修正案(八)》将“重大环境污染事故罪”修改为“污染环境罪”以来,两高先后于2013年、2016年、2023年出台三部司法解释,并于2026年3月对2023年解释作出修正(法释〔2026〕4号),整体趋势是先扩张、后精简但入罪门槛持续降低、适用范围实质扩大。“严重污染环境”的认定情形从2013年的14项、2016年18项,调整为2023年至今的11项(合并同类情形、标准更集中严格),“有毒物质”的范围不断拓宽,过去仅构成行政违法的行为,如今越来越多出现多种法律责任竞合的情形,除行政责任外,还可能被追究刑事责任,以及被要求承担生态环境损害赔偿。矿产资源开发、金属冶炼、化工、危废处置等环境敏感行业,正面临前所未有的刑事合规压力。 阅读更多
JURIST
Five South American nations arrest hundreds and seize illicit assets in landmark Amazon rainforest crackdown
By Ben Golin | U. Nevada School Of Law, US
Five South American countries on Tuesday announced completion of a two-week joint law enforcement operation targeting environmental crimes in the Amazon rainforest. The campaign, dubbed Operation Green Shield 2026, resulted…
Legal Research and Analysis
Environmental Crimes and Legal Provisions
Environmental Crimes and Legal Provisions Author (s) Kartikey Bhardwaj Full Text PDF Download Table of Contents Introduction to Environmental Crimes Environmental crimes encompass a range of unlawful activities that harm…
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Blog and News
Boston Magazine Names Whistleblower Law Collaborative Attorneys As 2025 Top Whistleblower Lawyers
Whistleblower Law Collaborative is honored to announce that Boston Magazine has named attorneys Bob Thomas, Suzanne Durrell, Linda Severin, David W. S. Lieberman, and Erica Blachman Hitchings in its Top…
Allens Insights
Significant reforms to NSW Environment Protection
By Allens
New powers and increased penalties 10 min read Major reforms to environment protection legislation in NSW are expected to commence soon, which will result in new powers being conferred on…
ESG Legal Solutions, LLC
Launch of the Nature Crime Alliance
People. Planet. Justice.
Green Building Law Update
Launch of the Nature Crime Alliance
Justice for ecosystems, species, and people exploited by nature crime networks.
China Law Insight
釜底抽薪:如何应对环境侵权案件中违法在先的“受害者”
By King & Wood
作者:徐晓丹 张莹莹 西游公路公司的一条高速公路正在热火朝天地施工中,一张从天而降的法院传票却打乱了原定的施工计划。原来,在这条高速公路的不远处,有一家高老庄养猪场。高老庄养猪场提出,西游公司施工过程中产生的噪音和尘土污染影响了种猪的正常生长,给养猪场造成了严重损失,要求西游公司赔偿。 阅读更多
Consumer Finance Monitor
OCC highlights risks associated with compliance staffing concerns, Russia sanctions, environmental crimes, cyber attacks and digital assets
On June 23, 2022, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released its Semiannual Risk Perspective (SRP) for spring 2022. In the SRP, the OCC opines on its current safety and soundness…