Written question asked by Lord Northfield (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 January 1992. It was answered by Earl Ferrers (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 January 1992.

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Written question

Question

Whether, in view of widespread poaching, the cruelty involved in use of modern methods, & the sentencing practices of the courts, HMG will ask the Law Commission to report on strengthening the law, including possibly making a new category of offence akin to offences under the Theft Act.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

534 c44WA

Session

1991-92

Subjects

Deer Law Poaching Reform