Welcome to ERA – Academy of European Law

Objective

Wildlife trafficking, illegal logging and timber trade are a global problem with significant negative economic, environmental and social impact. This two-and-a-half day workshop will provide the participants with an overview of EU legislation on the illegal timber trade and wildlife trafficking affecting biodiversity. By addressing the issues that may be relevant for administrative or criminal judges as well as prosecutors, it will facilitate the handling of future national court procedures in this field.

Key elements of the workshop

• Introduction to the economic, environmental and social impact of illegal wildlife trafficking
• Aims and features of EU legislation (CITES, FLEGT Regulation and Timber Regulation)
• Case studies on the role of the judge and prosecutor in this matter
• Role of international organisations in tackling wildlife trafficking
  

Who should attend?

Administrative and criminal law judges and prosecutors from all EU Member States who are interested in environmental law

Terms and conditions of participation

Registration fee
There is no registration fee.

Selection
Participation is only open to judges and prosecuters from all EU Member States.

There is a limited number of places available for this event (max. 25 participants), so participation will be subject to a selection procedure.

Travel and accommodation
The travel expenses will be reimbursed to a maximum of 400 euros (including taxi costs), subject to the submission of the original travel receipts (like flight ticket, boarding pass, train ticket, taxi bill, etc. ). Participants are advised of the obligation to use the most cost-efficient mode of transport available.

Maximum 3 nights will be covered directly by ERA, only for the hotel recommended by ERA.

Lunches, beverages consumed during the event and the workshop documents are offered by ERA.