For those of you who are not UK residents, England is by far the largest UK nation, but politically, often the slowest.

Despite this, it (England) often lets the other nations, especially Wales and Scotland, change laws before it does so itself – a kind of tester of public opinion before taking the plunge.

The issue of snares is typical; Wales bans, now the Scottish government starts a consultation on the issue; whilst England does nothing but sits back to see what happens before it takes any action on ban snares along with Wales.

I predict that in the end Scotland will also ban snares like the Welsh.  Only after these ‘testers’ are done will the English government wake up and start doing anything; late as they often are.

Mark

The Scottish Government will launch a consultation over banning snares which capture wild animals.

Ministers want views on whether an outright ban should be put in place for the use of snares or if any exemptions should be considered.

It is also asking for opinions on extending the investigative powers of the Scottish SPCA. This would be a new measure which will give it more powers to tackle wildlife crime.

It is part of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, which is currently at Stage 1 in the Scottish Parliament.

Our recent post re Wales snare ban – https://worldanimalsvoice.com/2023/08/14/wales-uk-victory-snares-are-banned-in-wales-despite-intensive-lobbying-by-the-hunters-shooters/

Scottish Government to consult over banning ‘barbaric’ snares which trap animals (msn.com)

Regards Mark