Birds of Prey: Conservation
Commons · Question 44668 · Tabled 7 Apr 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 24 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Pippa Heylings
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to tackle persecution of birds of prey.
Answer
Answered by Mary Creagh, 24 Apr 2025
Bird of prey persecution is a national wildlife crime priority and there are strong penalties in place for offences committed against birds of prey and other wildlife. Where any wild bird of prey is killed illegally the full force of the law should apply ...