COUNTERING ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME

Abstract

The article deals with the problems of counteraction to environmental crime, encroaching on objects of wildlife and forests. The relevance of the selected topic is related to the fact that the number of crimes against the environment does not decrease, their social danger increases, the consequences of their harm become global. This is especially evident in encroachments on the animal world, forestry in the country. The article analyzes the state of environmental crime, investigative and judicial practice, the international practice of combating environmental crime, developed proposals to improve criminal legislation and organize counteraction to environmental crime.