Thoughts on the principle of ne bis in idem in the light of administrative and criminal sanctions for the legal protection of animals

Keywords: the principle of ne bis in idem, twofold assessment, prohibition of double proceedings, identity of facts, parallel procedure, administrative procedure, administrative fine, animal welfare fine, criminal procedure, cruelty to animals, aggregation of sanctions, the role of prosecutor in the field of animal protection

Abstract

According to the well-developed interpretation of the principle of the ne bis in idem in the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights, the same conduct cannot be the subject of two proceedings or santions with similar functions and purposes. In Hungary the Constitutional Court has interpreted the rules of the ne bis in idem in administrative and criminal procedure for animal welfare fine and sanctions for cruelty to animals in Decision 8/2017. (IV.18) AB and the legislator settled its rules in Act on administrative sanctions which came into effect from the 1st of January, 2021. The recent study through practical issues approaches how principle prevails, its problems and possible solutions in the field of unlawful conduct in animal welfare, in particular regarding the role of the prosecutor.  

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Published
2021-12-08
Section
Cikkek