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Commons Debate pack by Nikki Sutherland, Jonathan Finlay and Georgina Sturge. 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.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
CDP-2019-0070 
Related items
Hunting Act 2004
Thursday, 18 November 2004
Public acts
Wildlife Crime
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Crime Convictions Enforcement Dogs Hare coursing Hunting Prosecutions Nature conservation Partnership for Action against Wildlife Crime Hen harriers
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