ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IS MORE THAN A DUTY: THE HERMENEUTIC CRITERION

Abstract

Repercussions of environment conscience-raising on the perception and interpretation of law are identified. The exploratory methodology identifies that the tasks of constitutional interpretation necessarily occur through environmental protection. The main aim of the paper is to identify the manner the defense of the environment affects constitutional hermeneutics. Specific aims consist in acknowledging the contribution of classical hermeneutics for the structuring of constitutional hermeneutics, identification of the juridical nature of a healthful environment and its protection. These two factors produced a third aim which consists in acknowledging how both are useful for constitutional hermeneutics. The employment of environmental values may provide the full meaning of fundamental rights, and transforming these values as inseparable components for interpretation rules.