Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 78961
Hen Harriers
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 15 October 2025
Named DayQuestion
Kevin Bonavia
Labour — Stevenage
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of strengthening criminal penalties for illegally killing hen harriers.
Answer
Mary CreaghBird of prey persecution is a national wildlife crime priority. Where any wild bird of prey is killed illegally the full force of the law should apply to proven perpetrators of the crime. The Government recognises that some stakeholders are often disappoi...
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