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VOL. 7, ISSUE 6 (2021)
Appraisal of organisational liability for environmental crimes
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Tamunoemi A Abbiyesuku, Oyepho, Akeuseph, Samuel A Akanibo
Abstract
It is a trite position that the commission of an environmental crime whether by an individual or an organisation has a far reaching consequences both on the environment and natural persons. Such crimes are clearly defined and punitive measures prescribed by the legal framework. The procedural formalities are also known for purposes of instituting judicial or administrative proceedings to invoke the prescribed sanction on offenders be it corporations or natural persons if found culpable. Consequently, this paper argues that despite the plethora of legal frameworks for the protection and preservation of the environment, several violation of these frameworks abound in a sustained manner by organisations in the course of carrying out their activities as corporate citizens and stakeholders in the Nigerian state. Unfortunately, this state of affairs continues unabated as the institutional frameworks for the enforcement of environmental laws lacks the capacity to enforce environmental laws and bring offenders to book. Furthermore, this paper contends that the attendant consequences of organisational liability for environmental crimes if left unchecked will continue to fast track notable environmental health related hazards and render the prescribed sanctions only existing in isolation and kept in perpetual abeyance. This paper therefore recommends among others a proactive enforcement machinery to effectively/efficiently enforce the legal frameworks for environmental protection and ensure the punishment of offenders.
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Pages:37-43
How to cite this article:
Tamunoemi A Abbiyesuku, Oyepho, Akeuseph, Samuel A Akanibo "Appraisal of organisational liability for environmental crimes ". International Journal of Law, Vol 7, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 37-43
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