THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NOTARY AND REGISTRY SERVICE AS AN ALLY OF COMPLIANCE IN THE PREVENTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the necessary regulation of notarial and registry activities, enabling it to act as an arm for the Organs controlling and inspecting bodies of people's and entities' activities. First, a conceptualization of Notary and Registry Law is presented. Then, the basic principles are analyzed, seeking to fulfill the proposed objectives. Then, the relationship of the notarial service with compliance practices in the prevention of environmental crimes is demonstrated. Finally, when Provision 88/2019 of the National Council of Justice (CNJ) is presented, a critical analysis of its content and effectiveness is made. This work concludes that CNJ did well in including notary offices, records and protests as an ally in the fight against organized crime and terrorism financing. Nevertheless, development of regulatory practices by the services with regard to environmental crimes is still necessary, given the importance of the subject. The proposed regulation may prove to be an important ally in preventing crimes, degradations and tragedies.