Image from Google Jackets

Scottish Nature Conservation Bill approved

Series: Scottish Executive News Release ; (SEEN851/2004) 5 May 2004 (2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: The Scottish Parliament has approved the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Bill 2004. The Bill introduces a general biodiversity duty which will apply to all Scotland's public bodies. It will also improve protection for Scotland's important Sites of Special Scientific Interest. It builds on the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003, to help combat wildlife crime. Copies of the Bill are available to download from http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/pages/news/2004/05/SEEN 851.aspx

The Scottish Parliament has approved the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Bill 2004. The Bill introduces a general biodiversity duty which will apply to all Scotland's public bodies. It will also improve protection for Scotland's important Sites of Special Scientific Interest. It builds on the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003, to help combat wildlife crime. Copies of the Bill are available to download from http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/pages/news/2004/05/SEEN 851.aspx