Ympäristörikkomuksista

Ympäristörikkomuksista is a Finnish term that translates to "environmental offenses" or "environmental crimes" in English. It refers to a broad category of unlawful acts that cause harm to the environment. These offenses can range in severity from minor infractions to serious criminal acts, depending on the nature of the damage, the intent of the perpetrator, and the relevant legislation.

Finnish law categorizes environmental offenses under various statutes, including the Criminal Code, the Environmental Protection Act, and specific legislation related to waste, water, air pollution, and nature conservation. Common examples of environmental offenses include illegal dumping of waste, unauthorized discharge of pollutants into water bodies, causing significant air pollution, damaging protected natural habitats, and illegal hunting or fishing.

The investigation and prosecution of environmental offenses are typically handled by environmental protection authorities, police, and the prosecutor's office. Penalties for environmental offenses can include fines, compensation for environmental damage, imprisonment, and forfeiture of illegally obtained gains. The aim of these legal measures is to deter environmentally harmful activities, hold perpetrators accountable, and restore or mitigate the damage caused to the environment. The concept of environmental offenses underscores the societal recognition of the importance of protecting natural resources and ecosystems.