GAME LAW Q&A
What is the Scottish Government seeking to achieve in this section?
The Scottish Government wishes to modernise the game laws which deal with game birds and ground game which are now very old. The main statutes involved are: the Game Act 1831, the Game Licences Act 1860, the Game (Scotland) Act 1832, the Night Poaching Act 1828, the Poaching Prevention Act 1862 and the Game (Scotland) Act 1772.
What policy issues does this section of the consultation cover?
The main issues on which views are sought are:
- the future of the licensing system which requires those who wish to take/kill game to obtain a licence to do so
- the future of the licensing system which requires those who wish to deal in game to obtain a licence to do so
- modernisation of the description, enforcement mechanisms and penalties which relate to game bird and ground game poaching offences
Where can I access this section of the consultation document?
Game Law section of the consultation document