IJLRSA
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): May-June : The International Journal of Law Review and State Administration

Corporate Criminal Liability in Environmental Cases

Fernando, Youngky (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jun 2025

Abstract

Rapid industrial growth often has a negative impact on the environment. Not infrequently, various cases of environmental pollution and destruction are carried out by corporations that prioritize profit without considering sustainability aspects. Therefore, the application of criminal liability to corporations is crucial in efforts to enforce environmental law. This study aims to analyze the concept and application of criminal liability for corporations in environmental cases in Indonesia. The research method used is a normative legal approach with an analysis of laws and regulations, court decisions, and related case studies. The results of the study indicate that although the Environmental Protection and Management Law has regulated the mechanism for corporate criminalization, its implementation still faces various obstacles, such as proving corporate guilt and identifying responsible managers. In addition, the criminal sanctions imposed tend to be more administrative and financial in nature, while the environmental recovery aspect is not yet fully optimal. This study recommends the need to strengthen legal instruments and the capacity of law enforcement officers to ensure corporate accountability and sustainable environmental protection.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijlrsa

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Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

The International Journal of Law Review and State Administration is an academic journal for the study of law and research related to law and state administration. A legal study which contains several researches and reviews of selected disciplines in several fields of study of law, namely Legal ...