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Written question asked by Baroness Helic (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 March 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 April 2024. It was answered by Lord Benyon (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Hare Coursing: Organised Crime

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the links between hare coursing and organised crime, and what assessment they have made of the economic impact of hare coursing and poaching.

Answer

The Government recognises the impact which hare coursing has on rural communities. The Government has considered evidence from a wide range of stakeholders and the police on the problems caused by hare coursing, including with organised crime.

That is why we have introduced new measures to strengthen law enforcement and increase the powers of the courts through the Police, Crime Sentencing and Courts Act. They have been widely welcomed. The new offences and higher penalties introduced by the Act are all being used and imposed by the courts.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3394
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Hare coursing Economic situation Organised crime Poaching
Link
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