Objective
This two-and-a-half day workshop will provide the participants with an overview of EU Nature law with the special focus on site protection under the Habitats and Birds Directives. By addressing the issues that may be relevant for judges and prosecutors, it will facilitate the handling of future national court procedures in this field.
Key elements of the workshop
- Habitats Directive
- Birds Directive
- Legal framework on completion of the network and the establishment of conservation measures
- Implementation of Article 6 Habitats Directive
- CJEU case law on EU nature law
- Judicial review proceedings
- Various case studies on the role of the judge and prosecutor in this matter
Who should attend?
Judges and prosecutors interested in environmental law.