Calls for international criminal court to end 'impunity' for environmental crimes

Campaigners say activities leading to severe environmental harm usually also violate human rightsThe international criminal court (ICC) has been urged to start investigating and prosecuting individuals who harm the environment.Academics, lawyers and campaigners from around the world have sent expert opinions to the court outlining what they call its current regime of "impunity" for serious environmental crimes. Continue reading...