Protecting badger setts after the Green case
Series: Journal of Planning and Environment Law ; September 2003, 1098-1108(11)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Badgers have been persecuted for centuries. A raft of legislation has evolved to protect this species but a recent case appears to have exposed a major loophole in badger protection, namely in protection of their homes or setts. Examines the case "D P P v Green" ([2001] WLR 505) , in detail. Considers and analyses past and current legisation such as the Badgers Act 1991. Discusses whether Parliament's intention in passing the Badgers Act is being carried out and whether there is a loophole in the "Green" case. Proposes a new offence of attempting to interfere with a badger sett.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS67007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 123396-1001 |
Badgers have been persecuted for centuries. A raft of legislation has evolved to protect this species but a recent case appears to have exposed a major loophole in badger protection, namely in protection of their homes or setts. Examines the case "D P P v Green" ([2001] WLR 505) , in detail. Considers and analyses past and current legisation such as the Badgers Act 1991. Discusses whether Parliament's intention in passing the Badgers Act is being carried out and whether there is a loophole in the "Green" case. Proposes a new offence of attempting to interfere with a badger sett.