Commons2nd reading

Wild Birds (Protection) Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Mark PritchardConservative

Parliament last updated

30 October 2007

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The Wild Birds (Protection) Bill is a private members’ bill aimed at strengthening legal protection for wild birds in the UK. If enacted, it would create offences relating to harming or disturbing wild birds, their nests or eggs, and provide enforcement powers to police and wildlife authorities to curb such harm. The aim is to reduce harm to wild birds and safeguard their habitats.

Key Points

Creates offences and penalties for harming or disturbing wild birds, nests, eggs or habitats.
Provides enforcement powers for authorities to investigate and prosecute offences.
Is a Private Members’ Bill introduced in the House of Commons by Mark Pritchard; currently at the 2nd reading stage.

Who is affected?

Wild birdsLandowners and occupiers (including farmers and gamekeepers)Bird watchers and nature enthusiastsConservation organisations and wildlife groupsPolice, prosecutors and wildlife enforcement agenciesThe wider public who enjoy wildlife

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