The Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 Review: Survey report

Footnotes

1 For more information see: Tougher penalties for animal and wildlife crime - gov.scot.

2 We received 58 responses in total, but 3 respondents were not eligible to complete the survey as they did not work for organisations involved with Marine Wildlife, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Terrestrial Wildlife or Animal Health and Welfare (see Question 4).

3 Due to the sample size in this section, a breakdown of responses by type of organisation has not been provided.

4 For more information, see: Wild salmon strategy: implementation plan 2023 to 2028 - gov.scot.

5 A time-bar is a legal term that refers to a restriction on making a legal claim after a certain period of time has passed.

6 For more information, see: Hunting with Dogs Bill passed - gov.scot and Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill passed - gov.scot.

7 Scottish Law Commission: Similar fact evidence and the Moorov doctrine (scotlawcom.gov.uk)

8 Restorative justice and empathy training for animal welfare and wildlife offences (www.gov.scot)

9 For example: Animal welfare breach Orkney councillor to do unpaid work - BBC News

10 This organisation referenced the work of the Links Group, a multi-agency group that promotes the welfare and safety of vulnerable children, animals and adults: The Links Group

11 It should be noted that this is the view of one organisation, and may not be an accurate reflection of the view of the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service.

12 The Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence (DASH 2009-2024) Risk Identification, Assessment and Management Model was implemented across all police services in the UK from March 2009. See: DASH Risk Checklist

13 To consider ‘whether provision should be made: (a) for a specific offence of theft of a pet, (b) to prohibit the attaching, or causing or permitting the attaching, to a dog or other animal of a collar or other wearable device designed to administer an electric shock, (c) about the appropriate penalties to be available for any such offences.’