It was possible for a member state implementing European legislation to provide for criminal sanctions for the breach of the regulations even though the original European Directive provided only for civil remedies. This could be done in pursuance of the member state’s own financial interests in the avoidance of civil penalties.
Citations:
Times 05-Aug-1999
Jurisdiction:
European
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.79665