Legislation / Legal

ScotGov: Plans to update laws to protect wildlife and the environment have received widespread support. The Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill, which will soon be introduced to the Scottish Parliament, proposes more robust & collaborative deer management policies, reform of game laws and strengthened rules to prevent the introduction & spread of invasive non-native species.
 
Consensus was reached on plans to update laws on shooting game, some of which date from the 18th century, and to address weaknesses in the current legal framework.
Press release ~ Wildlife & Natural Environment Bill Consultation Report ~ More information about the consultation
 
NIA: The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for the Environment is beginning the Committee Stage of the Waste and ContaminatedLand (Amendment) Bill.  Any organisation or individual with an interest in the proposed Bill can submit written evidence to the Committee (by Friday 28 May 2010).
Press release ~ NIA Bill 10/09 Waste and Contaminated Land (Amendment) Bill
 
ScotGov‘A big step in securing the future of crofting as a way of life was taken last week’ after the Scottish Parliament endorsed the principles of the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Bill, which was introduced to Parliament on December 9, 2009.  It follows the Crofting Reform etc. (Scotland) Bill in 2006 and Committee of Inquiry on Crofting in 2008.
Press release ~ Crofting Reform (Scotland) Bill ~ Crofting Reform
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