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Wildlife Crime

Status: Closed Opened: 13 Apr 2012 Closed: 12 Mar 2013 3 reports
Inquiry scopeThe inquiry examined the scale of wildlife crime in the UK, including the damage and destruction to species and habitats. It also examined the scale of, and risks posed by, the illicit trade in wildlife and wildlife products. The inquiry considered the role of the Government and other bodies in England and Wales in preventing, detecting and prosecuting these types of crime, as well as what action the Government could take internationally to tackle the problems of illegal trade. Wildlife Crime - publication of Report Wildlife Crime inquiry: further information including details of Report and evidence taken Letter to the Chair dated 14 April from Norman Baker MP, Minister for Crime Prevention (highlighting change being made to the treatment of wildlife crime within the Home Office Counting Rules for crimes recorded by the police)

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3 reports