New measures to increase the maximum available penalties for the worst cases of animal cruelty have come in to force. The Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act 2020 increases the maximum penalty for the most serious animal welfare and wildlife crimes to five years imprisonment and unlimited fines. Under the act, tougher... Continue Reading →
Protected Status for Mountain Hares Granted
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Parliament to give protected status to mountain hares. The change in legislation was confirmed as The Scottish Parliament passed the Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill. The new Bill will now require control of mountain hare numbers to be done under license... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 