Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 29264

Birds of Prey: Conservation

Tabled: 5 February 2025
Answered: 18 February 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

Liberal DemocratNewton Abbot

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to tackle the persecution of birds of prey.

Answer

Mary Creagh
Bird of prey persecution is a national wildlife crime priority and there are strong penalties in place for offences committed against birds of prey and other wildlife. Where any wild bird of prey is killed illegally the full force of the law should apply...

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