Jon's blog: Strict enforcement of tough new protected species legislation is likely
On 21 August tough new environmental legislation came into force with a view to strengthening conservation measures relating to European Protected Species and their habitats. These changes, which had been ordered by the EU, seek to tighten UK regulation while simultaneously closing any loophole that might conceivably allow offenders to avoid prosecution by claiming incidental damage.
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