A NEW law aimed at regulating the grouse shooting industry and protecting birds of prey passed its final vote at Holyrood on Thursday afternoon.
A NEW law aimed at regulating the grouse shooting industry and protecting birds of prey passed its final vote at
The bill also contains powers which could give individuals such as Scottish SPCA inspectors the power to investigate some wildlife crime. He said there would be no “victory parade” in the Bill’s passing as he recognised the concerns of those who work “legally and responsibly” in moorland pursuits.“But had the grouse shooting community shut down raptor persecution, had stopped killing our most iconic birds of prey, we would not have had to legislate in this way.BBC must issue public apology for Kaye Adams show, media expert says
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