Glossary
Panorama sur la réglementation environnementale en France

Code

Collection of legislative and regulatory rules governing a particular area of law.

Infringement

Violation of a text punishable by imprisonment and/or a fine.

Police

Ensuring the safety of people and property.

Administrative Police

Police action to prevent breaches of public order (public safety, public tranquility, public morality).

Police judiciaire

Police force responsible for recording offences and tracking down the perpetrators.

Public Prosecutor

A magistrate who receives complaints and reports, directs investigations, decides on prosecutions and ensures that the law is enforced.

Minutes

Written document drawn up by a magistrate, judicial police officer or environmental inspector, giving an account of what he has done, heard or observed in the performance of his duties.