Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime
Edinburgh
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Last chance to visit the PAWS stand at the @ScotGameFair! We've had a great weekend and some very interesting conversations so far, we’ll be here on Gamekeepers Row if you'd like to ask us any questions about wildlife crime! @PoliceScotland @ukwildlifecrime #wildlifecrime #PAW
The Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2026 introduces reforms to the Deer (Scotland) Act 1996. If you have questions or concerns about how these may impact you, stop by the PAW stand on gamekeepers row where the team can offer advice about how we can work together. @ScotGameFair
It's Day 2 of the GWCT Scottish Game Fair. Drop by the PAWS stand and learn how you can help protect Scotland's wildlife. #wildlifecrime #PAWScotland @ScotGameFair @PoliceScotland @ukwildlifecrime @ScotGovSASA
Day 1 of the GWCT Scottish Game Fair! We're here today with @PoliceScotland and @ScotGovSASA colleagues. Don't forget to visit the PAWS stand on Gamekeepers Row to find out more about wildlife crime! #PAWScotland #WildlifeCrime @ScotGameFair
Day 3 at the RHS! Suns out - come along and see us on avenue 4 today! Come chat to us about our glue traps ban coming into force soon! #rhs #wildlifecrime
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Calling all young detectives! Solve a wildlife crime at our interactive forensic investigation. Join us at the RHS and put your detective skills to the test! Parents welcome to shelter from the rain!
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Day 2 of the @ScotlandRHShow! Drop by the PAWS stand and learn about the how maximum salmon fishing penalties are being increased through the Natural Environment Act #PAWScotland #wildlifecrime #RHS26
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We want to hear from you! What questions do you have about wildlife crime? Drop them in the comments below, and let's delve into these important topics together. Your enquiries can help us better understand and address the key issues. #PAWScotland @ScotGovSASA @PoliceScotland
The RHS has begun! We’re here today with
@PoliceScotland and @ScotGovSASA Wildlife Crime forensics team with a crime scene to investigate! Don’t forget to visit the PAWS stand on Avenue 4 and discover how you can be part of the solution to wildlife crime. Every action counts!
Excited for the RHS tomorrow? PAW Scotland will be there, showcasing our efforts against wildlife crime. Join us at our stand on Avenue 4 to learn more and support the cause! #PAWScotland #WildlifeCrime #RHS26
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The 2024 Wildlife Crime Report has been published.
Recorded wildlife crime offences increased by 15% between 22/23 and 23/24 from 220 to 254 offences, before falling by 27% between 23/24 and 24/25 to 186 offences.
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Final day to come visit the PAW Scotland stand at the highland show @ScotlandRHShow come along and chat to us about wildlife crime #wildlife #RHS2025
Day 3 of the @ScotlandRHShow! Drop by the PAWS stand and learn how you can help protect Scotland’s wildlife. #PAWScotland #wildlifecrime
The RHS has begun! We’re here today with @PoliceScotland and @ukhomeoffice CITES team with some interesting seized items. Don’t forget to visit the PAWS stand on Avenue 4 and discover how you can be part of the solution to wildlife crime. Every action counts!
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Scotland’s #Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme Quarterly Report data for 2024 updated sasa.gov.uk/document-library… @PAWScotland #SASAChemistry #Pesticides
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OPERATION EASTER: 28 years of stopping egg thieves.
Press release from National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU).
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Good news from 2023 Wildlife Crime Report published today! #wildlifecrime #wildlife #wildlifecrimescotland
📢The latest Wildlife Crime in Scotland statistics were published today for the year 2023.
Compared to the previous year, there were 66 fewer wildlife crimes recorded.
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ALT The latest Wildlife Crime in Scotland Statistics were released today for 2023. There was a 23% decrease in recorded wildlife crime from the previous year. Over half of all recorded wildlife crimes were categorised as either offences involving birds or fish poaching: - 31% offences involving birds - 25% Fish Poaching The Crown and Procurator Fiscal Service received 63 cases in 2022-23 relating to wildlife crime (which may include more than one offence per case). - 59% received an alternative to prosecution (e.g. fine) - 24% were prosecuted - 17% resulted in no action Publication: Wildlife Crime In Scotland 2023 Scottish Government
The Scottish Annual Wildlife Crime Report 2023 has been published today, showing recorded wildlife offences down by 23% in 2022-23.
Wildlife Crime in Scotland 2023 - gov.scot
Great news regarding the ban on snaring in Scotland which came into force yesterday!
A ban on the use of snares in Scotland comes into force from today.
The ban was introduced through the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 and aims to improve animal welfare and promote humane wildlife management.
ALT Scotland bans use of snares A ban on the use of snares in Scotland, to improve animal welfare and promote humane wildlife management, comes into force today.
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We have trained wildlife crime officers based in all our areas. Hare Coursing is illegal. It's cruel. Please report suspicious activity on 101, anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online ow.ly/cXyf50QqfKL #KeepingPeopleSafe #WildlifeCrime #StopAnimalCruelty