ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR PUBLIC PROSECUTION IN CRIMES OF ASSAULT ON MARINE ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

The responsibility for environmental damage presents a unique challenge to traditional legal frameworks, necessitating specialized approaches to address its specificity. This study explores alternative methods, such as reconciliation and criminal mediation, within the Algerian legal context to resolve disputes related to assaults on the marine environment. These methods, while offering potential advantages such as time-saving and amicable resolutions, must be carefully implemented and complemented by traditional judicial intervention where necessary. The study delves into the scope and application of reconciliation and criminal mediation, highlighting their potential roles and limitations in addressing environmental offenses. Furthermore, it examines the legislative framework governing penalties for crimes against the marine environment, including fines, imprisonment, and confiscation measures. By evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of these alternative methods alongside traditional legal approaches, the study provides insights into enhancing environmental protection and ensuring justice in the face of environmental harm.