Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 30083
Seals: Conservation
Tabled: 10 February 2025
Answered: 24 February 2025
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to make it a criminal offence to (a) intentionally or (b) recklessly (i) disturb or (ii) harass seals.
Answer
Mary CreaghDefra’s Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code for England provides advice and guidance to help people visit the coast responsibly and minimise disturbance to marine wildlife, including seals.We continue to consider the evidence for legislative change. This inc...
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