§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions there have been for offences in relation to badgers in each of the last three years. [68728]
§ Mr. George HowarthInformation taken from the Home Office Court Proceedings Database is given in the table.
Number of defendants prosecuted for offences under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992, England and Wales, 1995–1997 Offence 1995 1996 1997 Offences of cruelty to badgers and special protection for badgers and their setts (excluding section 13 of Act) 41 31 44 Failing to give up a dog for destruction or having custody of a dog while disqualified (section 13 of Act) 7 6 7