Written question asked by Callum Anderson (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Nature Conservation: Crime

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to tackle wildlife crime in Buckinghamshire.

Answer

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 protect all wild birds and some wild animals in England. There are strict penalties in place for offences under this and other wildlife legislation.

Defra supports the valuable work of the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) and is providing £530,000 to it in 2026-27. The NWCU helps prevent and detect wildlife crime, assists law enforcers with investigations – supporting Thames Valley Police with 25 wildlife crime cases since 2024 - and provides training on wildlife crime. Ninety-six wildlife crime training modules were completed by Thames Valley Police staff in the year up to February 2026.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 15581
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Crime Nature conservation Buckinghamshire
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Nature Conservation: Crime

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