SHERLOC
Definition
UNODC Sharing Electronic Resources and Laws on Crime. The SHERLOC wildlife crime module indexes national laws, case law, and court outcomes on wildlife trafficking to support enforcement and prosecution.
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- Reference Databases in Wildlife ForensicsUNODC Sharing Electronic Resources and Laws on Crime. The SHERLOC wildlife crime module indexes national laws, case law, and court outcomes on wildlife traffic...