26BAnnual report on wildlife crime

1

The Scottish Ministers must, after the end of each calendar year, lay before the Scottish Parliament a report on offences relating to wildlife.

2

The report may, in particular, include—

a

information on the incidence and prosecution of such offences during the year to which the report relates;

b

information on research and advice relating to wildlife which the Scottish Ministers consider relevant to such offences.

3

The report need only include information in relation to such offences relating to wildlife as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.

4

For the purposes of this section, an offence relating to wildlife is an offence—

a

under Part 1 of this Act; or

b

under any other enactment which the Scottish Ministers consider may have an impact on wildlife.