Desafios à repressão do tráfico de animais silvestres no Brasil

Abstract

The work presents a study about wild animal trafficking in Brazil. Taking a critical approach to the main aspects involving this crime based on the premise that the trade in wild animals is the third largest illegal trade in the world, being treated without due importance by the Legislation, totally contradicting the due relevance of this crime that should have punishments more severe by damage to the environment and society. There are two methods used in the work, the first is the deductive method, since it is necessary to analyze doctrines, legislation and articles for a better understanding of the subject, the second refers to bibliographical research, due to the indispensability of the Subject. Therefore, in the outline of the work, he demonstrates how animal trafficking originated in Brazil, presenting its national routes and the main trafficked species, the development of the Laws and their application. Therefore, it is intended to make notes on issues related to possible loopholes in the Environmental Crimes Law and discuss the real importance of treating this crime more seriously, rigorously fighting crimes against wildlife.