Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 April 2002. It was answered by Lord Bradley (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 April 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what penalties exist for (a) buying and (b) selling (i) ivory and (ii) tiger products.

Answer: Chris Grayling: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what penalties exist for (a) buying and (b) selling (i) ivory and (ii) tiger products. [51242] Mr. Keith Bradley: The buying and selling of ivory and tiger products is an offence under the Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Enforcement) Regulations 1997 (COTES). The maximum penalty on summary conviction is a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale (£5,000) and/or three months imprisonment. The maximum penalty on conviction on indictment is a fine and/or two years imprisonment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 51242; 384 c328W;384 c329W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Crime Conservation Animal products Punishment Nature conservation Trade Wildlife Ivory Tigers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk