Rănirea sau uciderea unui animal sălbatic, ca reacție la atacul acestuia, ar putea fi exceptată de la răspunderea penală. PROIECT

A legislative proposal in Romania aims to exempt individuals from criminal liability for injuring or killing wild animals in self-defense. The initiative, supported by UDMR parliamentarians, seeks to amend the existing law on protected natural areas to clarify that such actions, particularly in response to bear attacks, are not considered crimes. The proposal highlights the increasing interactions between humans and wildlife, especially with brown bears, and argues for a clear distinction between deliberate harm and necessary self-defense. It also references European directives that allow exceptions for public safety reasons, emphasizing the need to balance species protection with human safety.