Wildlife Crime in Spain
In-Depth Analysis
15-03-2016
This paper provides an in-depth analysis of wildlife crime and efforts to combat it in Spain. It identifies best practices by law enforcement agencies: the Spanish Administrative Authority of CITES, the special police for the protection of nature (SEPRONA) and the Special Prosecutor’s Office. In addition, it reports on shortcomings in enforcement and resources. The analysis was commissioned by Policy Department A at the request of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety.
In-Depth Analysis
External author
Teresa FAJARDO DE CASTILLO
About this document
Publication type
Policy area
Keyword
- criminal law
- criminal proceedings
- customs inspection
- economic geography
- ENVIRONMENT
- environmental offence
- environmental policy
- Europe
- GEOGRAPHY
- illicit trade
- justice
- LAW
- national law
- natural environment
- organised crime
- political geography
- protected species
- protection of animal life
- protection of plant life
- social affairs
- SOCIAL QUESTIONS
- sources and branches of the law
- Spain
- tariff policy
- TRADE
- trade policy