LINK response to Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 Call for Evidence

Scottish Environment LINK welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee’s call for evidence on Stage 1 of the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill. Consistent with the recommendations made by the Wildlife Crime Penalties Review Group, LINK Wildlife Crime Subgroup members support the provision of more stringent sentencing, including unlimited financial penalties for more serious wildlife offences, within the Bill.