NÂNG CAO HIỆU QUẢ ĐIỀU TRA VÀ TRUY TỐ TỘI PHẠM BUÔN BÁN ĐỘNG VẬT HOANG DÃ BẰNG ĐƯỜNG BIỂN TẠI VIỆT NAM THEO HƯỚNG DẪN CỦA TỔ CHỨC HÀNG HẢI QUỐC TẾ (FAL.5/CIRC.50)

Abstract

This article examines and assesses the compatibility of Viet Nam’s legalframework with the International Maritime Organization’s Guidance on investigatingand prosecuting wildlife‑trafficking offences committed at sea. On that basis, the authorsput forward recommendations for improving Viet Nam’s legal framework so as tobolster the effectiveness of investigations and prosecutions of wildlife‑traffickingoffences via maritime routes in accordance with IMO Guidance FAL.5/Circ.50.Keywords: Wildlife trafficking; maritime routes; IMO Guidance FAL.5/Circ.50.