Full Case Name:  Decision Condor Arturo No. 01901-2013-0204

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Country of Origin:  Ecuador Court Name:  First Court of Criminal Guarantees and First Specialized Criminal and Transit Court of the Provincial Court of Justice of Azuay. Primary Citation:  Decision Condor Arturo No. 01901-2013-0204 Date of Decision:  Monday, May 5, 2014 Judge Name:  DRA. PATRICIA INGA GALARZA Docket Num:  No. 01901-2013-0204
Summary: This case is about a crime against the environment. The defendant, while out hunting, had shot and killed a condor. The condor was recognized by locals as an Andean Condor, and was environmentally classified as “endangered.” For its killing, the defendant received a prison sentence. The court reasoned that it is within the national interest to prosecute the defendant and protect the country’s environment, including its wildlife.
Documents:  PDF icon Ecuador_2014_lower-ct-judgement-Condor-Arturo-RoN-Spanish.pdf (76.09 KB)

 
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