THE Department of Justice (DoJ) has strengthened its case build-up against environmental crimes, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced.
THE Department of Justice has strengthened its case build-up against environmental crimes, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced.Remulla said the DoJ has issued Department Circular 020-B, which integrates environmental violations into the scope of proactive case build-up, a crucial step in enforcing the country's environmental laws.DC 020-B, signed last September 10, expands upon the previously issued DC 020 from March 2023.
By incorporating environmental crimes into the DoJ's case build-up process, the department aims to enhance collaboration between prosecutors and law enforcement agencies . Prosecutors are now expected to assist LEAs during the investigation phase to ensure a prima facie case is established before a court filing.This increased cooperation is designed to improve the chances of securing convictions against violators of environmental laws.
Boosts Capability To Handle 'Green' Crimes
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