Scottish Government open consultation over hunting laws
The Scottish Government has opened a consultation on proposals to strengthen the law (Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002) relating to the use of dogs to hunt and flush foxes and other wild mammals in Scotland.
The focus of the Scottish Government's intentions in this area is to enhance animal welfare and to significantly reduce the risk of wild mammals being killed by packs of hounds. It is for these reasons that the then Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment, Mairi Gougeon MSP, announced the following proposals in 2019."
You can find summarised details of the proposal here.
Our official response to the consultation which we would recommend our supporters to use.
Question 1 - Yes
Question 2 - No
Question 3 - 0
Question 4 - Yes
Question 5 - No
Question 6 - No
Question 7 - Rabbits included - all species of rodent included
Question 8 - No
Question 9 - No
Question 10 - None
Question 11- No - The maximum penalties on summary conviction only are a fine of up to Level 5 on the Standard Scale (£5,000) and/or 6 months imprisonment for offences relating to the deliberate hunting of a mammal with dogs. There should be efforts made to increase the penalties associated with the illegal hunting of wildlife in an attempt to deter this activity.
Question 12 - Add any further personal recommendations
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