Written Question · S3W-12079 · Session 3
Whether a person commits an offence if he sets a snare that captures an animal listed in Schedule 2 to the Conservation (Natural Habitats, …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether a person commits an offence if he sets a snare that captures an animal listed in Schedule 2 to the Conservation (Natural Habitats, & c.) Regulations 1994, as amended by the Conservation (Natural Habitats, & c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2007, for example a wildcat or common otter.
The answer
It is an offence recklessly or intentionally to kill or capture an animal listed on Schedule 2 to the Conservation (Natural Habitats, & c.) Regulations 1994. Intentional killing or capture of a animal listed on Schedule 2 may be carried out under licence.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-12079 by reference.