Academy of European Law organises

How to Handle Court Proceedings Invoking Non-Compliance with EU Nature Protection Law

Thessaloniki

September 26-28, 2018

Objective
This two-and-a-half day workshop for judges and prosecutors will provide the participants with an overview of EU nature law with a special focus on species protection under the Habitats and Birds Directives. Emphasis will be given to the efforts aimed at eliminating illegal killing, taking and trade of wild birds according to the Bern Convention Recommendation No 177(2015) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

This workshop covers the topics from both European and domestic perspectives based on the existing legislation and case law. By addressing the issues that may be relevant for judges and prosecutors, it aims to facilitate future national court proceedings in this field.

Key topics
– Habitats Directive – Implementation of Articles 6 & 12
– Birds Directive – Implementation of Articles 5, 6, 7, 8
– Application of derogations under Article 9 of the Birds Directive and Article 16 of the Habitats Directive
– CJEU case law on species protection
– Bern Convention Recommendation No 177 (2015) on illegal killing, trapping and trade of wild birds
– The role of the judge and prosecutor in species protection

Who should attend?
Judges and prosecutors interested in environmental law.