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| Poisoned golden eagle found in Glen Orchy area in 2009 (from wildlifeextra.com) |
Stuc a' Chroin and Ben Vorich
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Raptor Persecution Scotland
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| Poisoned golden eagle found in Glen Orchy area in 2009 (from wildlifeextra.com) |
4 comments:
Thank you for pointing out this site, Gibson
It is unbelievable that there have been no prosecutions!
Why do the police take days to look for evidence? Is there a nod and a wink going on to the estates?
Hi Alan
It beggars belief really. I note on the raptor persecution blog, that the planned consultation on giving the SSPCA additional investigative powers in relation to wildlife crime hasn't started. Why I wonder? It appears we in Scotland don't value our wildlife or our wild landscape.
If there was a provision in the law allowing the police to suspend the estate's shooting licence while the circumstances of any incident were investigated, that might give them pause for thought.
Whether it would be enforced is another matter - landowners, corporates, senior police officers, clubs and lodges... it's all speculation, but you can't help wondering.
Hi Dave - As with any law, enforcement is crucial and there does not appear to be much appetite for action.
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