Wildlife legislation 1080 by Louise Davey

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protection to wild birds, their eggs and nests in England, Scotland and Wales

Protects birds, mammals and plants

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Badgers and badger setts (burrows) are protected under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992, in England and Wales.

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Deer are protected by the Deer Act 1991 which criminalises various activities including poaching deer and the use of certain ammunition in hunting deer

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Attempts to prevent the establishment of non-native species that may be detrimental to native wildlife

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This Act prohibits the deliberate killing, injuring or capturing of a wild badger; and any interfering with badger setts (and the attempt to do so). General exemptions are provided, and licenses may be issued for the taking and killing of badgers (for example, as obtained for recent badger culls).

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The Conservation of Seals Act 1970 protects seals in England and Wales, Scotland, and the surrounding territorial waters.

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This specifies that only a qualified veterinary surgeon registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) can carry out acts of veterinary surgery in the UK. This includes diagnosis, medical and surgical treatments, and the performance of surgical operations.

The regulations are designed to ensure that the conservation of protected habitats and species is given the highest priority

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if you break this law, you’ll get fined

The Act provides closed seasons during which it is an offence to take or kill any seal except under licence2. The Act also includes provisions for conservation orders, which provide additional protection on a precautionary basis for vulnerable local populations of common seals3.

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An Act to make provision for prohibiting or controlling the importation into and the keeping within Great Britain of destructive non-indigenous animals, for exterminating any such animals which may be at large and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid.

The Animal Welfare Act 2006 is the principal law relating to animal welfare, protecting all vertebrate animals. Under the Act, owners and keepers have a duty of care to their animals and must make sure they meet their needs: for a suitable environment and place to live. for a suitable diet.

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Controls non-native animals living in this country

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Any person who mutilates, kicks, beats, nails or otherwise impales, stabs, burns, stones, crushes, drowns, drags or asphyxiates any wild mammal with intent to inflict unnecessary suffering he shall be guilty of an offence.

If any person mutilates, kicks, beats, nails or otherwise impales, stabs, burns, stones, crushes, drowns, drags or asphyxiates any wild mammal with intent to inflict unnecessary suffering he shall be guilty of an offence

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the diagnosis of diseases and injuries to animals.tests performed on animals for diagnostic purposes.the giving of advice based upon such diagnosis.the medical or surgical treatment of animals.the performance of surgical operations on animals.

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Need for suitable diet, environment, to be housed with or apart from other animals, to be free from harm injury and disease, to exhibit natural behaviours

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It shall be lawful for the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Secretary of State for Scotland (in this Act referred to as the “Minister” and “the Secretary of State” respectively), acting jointly, to prohibit by order either absolutely, or except under a licence granted under this Act, the importation

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Provides legal protection during a closed season (breeding/moulting) period.
Grey seals: 1 September – 31 December; common seals: 1 June – 31
August.
• Section 1 of Act allows shooting of seal during the open season provided the
shooter has the appropriate firearm and endorsement to shoot seals. Fish
farms can control seals under this section or by using scarring devices.
• Section 9 “Netsman defence” a defence against prosecution if a seal is shot
to prevent damage to fishing net or tackle during the closed season.
• Section 10 a license may be granted to shoot seals for the purpose of
“prevention of damage to fisheries”, provided it complies with the Habitats.

Applies to vet surgeons and nurses

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Act 1996 it is an offence for any person, with intent to inflict unnecessary suffering, to mutilate, kick, beat, nail or otherwise impale, stab, burn, stone, crush, drown, drag or asphyxiate any wild mammal.

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need for a suitable diet, need for a suitable environment, need to exhibit natural behaviours, need to be housed with or apart from other animals, need to be protected from pain suffering injury and disease

This Act provides Ministers in England and Wales with the power to prohibit, jointly with the Secretary of State for Scotland, the importation and keeping of destructive animals

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The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 constitutes a framework of regulations in the United Kingdom designed to safeguard and preserve natural habitats and species deemed significant at the European level. These regulations serve to fulfil the obligations set forth by the European Union's Habitats Directive and Birds Directive within the UK.

it is an offence for any person, with intent to inflict unnecessary suffering, to mutilate, kick, beat, nail or otherwise impale, stab, burn, stone, crush, drown, drag or asphyxiate any wild mammal

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A person guilty of such an offence is liable on summary conviction to 6 months of imprisonment or to a level 5 fine or even both

An Act to provide for the protection and conservation of seals in England and Wales and Scotland and in the adjacent territorial waters

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Provides legal protection during a closed season (breeding/moulting) period

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The Deer Act 1991 provides protection for deer by rendering various activities, including poaching and the use of certain types of ammunition for deer hunting, illegal. Furthermore, the Hunting Act 2004 forbids the hunting of mammals with the assistance of dogs. Nonetheless, there are particular conditions and designated periods during which deer hunting is allowed.

The police have the power to stop and search a person, and any vehicle, animal, weapon or other thing the person may be using, if there are reasonable grounds to believe an offence under the Act has been or is being committed.

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A legislative measure that restricts and regulates activities concerning wild animals, serving as the principal law for wildlife conservation in the United Kingdom. The restrictions encompass actions such as capturing, harming, killing, and causing disturbance to these animals. Additionally, it is considered an offence to interfere with habitats utilized for shelter and safety.

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Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding £40,000 or both. This is on summary conviction

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Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding £40,000 or both. This is on summary conviction

In law, deer which can roam freely are wild animals and are not owned by, or the responsibility of, anyone and have protection under the Deer Acts.

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The 2010 Regulations provide for the designation and protection of 'European sites', the protection of 'European protected species',

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Punishable to a fine or up to 3 months imprisonment

Badger setts are also protected from harm under the Protection of Badgers Act, 1992. Iit is illegal to disturb, damage or destroy a badger’s sett, whether the act was committed intentionally (malicious crime) or without knowledge of their legally protected status (negligent crime)

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5 needs

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•the need for a suitable diet

•the need for a suitable environment

•the need to be housed with/without other animals

•the need to exhibit natural behaviours

•the need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease

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The maximum penalty available for an offence under the regulations is a Level 5 fine and/or a 6 month custodial sentence

Consequences

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-Imprisonment for up to five years

-Fines up to 20,000

-Or cancellation of their license

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A fine not exceeding the level 4 on the standard scale or in case of a second or subsequent conviction for such an offence, to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale

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A fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or both.

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Controls the importation and managing of non native species within the UK