Responsabilidade penal da pessoa jurídica aos danos ambientais: caso Samarco em Mariana – MG

Abstract

The objective of the theme is to demonstrate the society the importance of criminal responsibility of the legal person, to the environmental cimes, being a very controversial subject, of the environmental law, the responsibility for the social damage. The case study was done through bibliographical research, magazines and newspapers about the disaster caused in the mining company in the municipality of Mariana-MG, being responsible the company Samarco all damage caused to the population. In order to do so, it will also analyze the legislation pertinent to the theme addressing environmental liability for damages caused to them. The importance of environmental criminal protection and its application in relation to legal entities, even though individuals are held accountable by taking as an example the case that was known worldwide about Samarco Mineradora S / A or the Samarco Case occurred in the city of Mariana in the state of Minas Gerais General. With such a repercussion of those that was one of the most disastrous environmental events, it also made that the jurisprudence adopted an innovative position on the subject that will serve as a precedent for future situations.