The crime of poaching in closed season. Commentary to STS 3566/2020 of 3 November

Authors

  • Alfredo Liñán Lafuente Universidad Complutense de Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5944/rdpc.24.2020.29070

Keywords:

hunting, closed season, biodiversity, endangered species, wildlife

Abstract

The Second Chamber of the Supreme Court in its judgment No. 3566/2020, of 3 November, has concluded that the hunting of an unprotected species during the season closed to hunting is always an offence under art. 335.1 CP. This article assesses the judgment and article 335.1. and 2 of the Penal Code and it raises the consequences that can stem from the interpretation chosen by the Supreme Court.

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Author Biography

Alfredo Liñán Lafuente, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Profesor Contratado Dr (int) del Departamento de Derecho Procesal y Derecho Penal. Universidad Computense de Madrid

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Published

2021-05-13

How to Cite

Liñán Lafuente, A. (2021). The crime of poaching in closed season. Commentary to STS 3566/2020 of 3 November. Revista De Derecho Penal Y Criminología, (24), 261–274. https://doi.org/10.5944/rdpc.24.2020.29070

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Section

Comentarios de Jurisprudencia