The objective imputation applied to crimes against the environment, especially to the burning of natural gas.

Abstract

The burning of natural gas is considered contamination, for which the objective of this investigation is to present the objective imputation as a theory in the crimes of environmental contamination. It is important to know about criminal matters to understand what the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador dictates in art. 396 fourth paragraph: "legal actions to prosecute and punish for environmental damage will not be subject to statute of limitations", since those affected do not have the necessary evidence to establish the damage caused by burning natural gas. After analyzing all the research carried out, it is concluded that those affected, having the necessary evidence, can intervene in the processes and lawsuits for environmental damage.