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Nature Conservation: Crime

Asked by Abtisam MohamedLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 18 February 2025UIN 26873

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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has plans to review the maximum penalties for committing wildlife offences.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Defra has no current plans to review the maximum penalties for committing wildlife offences.

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