Written Question · S3W-12080 · Session 3
Whether a person commits an offence if he sets a snare that captures an animal listed in Schedule 3 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 3 to the Conservation (Natural Habitats, & c) Regulations 1994, as amended by the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2007, for example a mountain hare, pine marten or polecat.
The answer
In the view of the Scottish Government it is an offence to use a snare to kill or capture an animal listed in Schedule 3 to the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994, unless this is carried out under licence.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-12080 by reference.