Commons Debate pack by Georgina Sturge, Nikki Sutherland and Jonathan Finlay. It was first published on Monday, 18 March 2019. It was last updated on Tuesday, 19 March 2019.
Wildlife crime
The National Wildlife Crime Unit defines wildlife crime as any action which contravenes current legislation governing the protection of the UK’s wild animals and plants.
This briefing paper provides information on the legislation relating to some high-profile wildlife offences, and the enforcement regime currently in place.
Secondary information
- Type
- Research briefing
- Reference
- CDP-2019-0070
- Related items
- Subjects
- Crime Convictions Enforcement Dogs Hare coursing Hunting Prosecutions Nature conservation Wildlife Hen harriers Partnership for Action against Wildlife Crime
- Legislation
- Hunting Act 2004
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Published by
- Social and General Statistics Section
- Science and Environment Section
- House of Commons Library
- Link
- View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk
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- 2026-09-28 14:48:16 +0100
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- http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1091129
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