Canadian proposal for crimes against the environment: pollution as a criminal act

Journal Article · Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986 · Environment; (United States)

OSTI ID:5478741

Shrader-Frechette, K

The author examines the proposal of the Law Reform Commission which would add crimes against the environment to Canada's Criminal Code. She discusses the possibility that making pollution a criminal rather than a civil offense would not reduce pollution or polluters. She suggests that polluters should be required to pay into a fund which could be used to compensate victims, and, further, that all liability limits should be removed.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Florida, Gainesville
• OSTI ID: 5478741
• Journal Information: Environment; (United States), Journal Name: Environment; (United States) Vol. 28:5; ISSN ENVTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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INDUSTRY
LAND POLLUTION
LEGAL ASPECTS
LIABILITIES
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POLLUTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
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