Responding to Environmental Crimes

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Focusing on environmental regulation in New Zealand, this critical study evaluates the effectiveness of the Resource Management Act 1991. It utilizes diverse sources, including government data and case law, to analyze the challenges of expansive definitions of offences and penalties. The book delves into concepts of harm, wrongfulness, and criminality in environmental law, assessing the implications for enforcement and punishment versus restoration. It offers insights relevant to green criminology and regulatory practices beyond New Zealand, appealing to scholars and practitioners alike.