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PE2035: Recognise legal control of generalist predators as a conservation act

Petition Summary

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to officially recognise legal control of abundant generalist predators as an act of conservation to help ground-nesting birds in Scotland.

Petitioner: Alex Hogg on behalf of The Scottish Gamekeepers Association

Status: Closed

Date published: 27 June 2023

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SPICe Briefing (146KB, pdf) posted 04 September 2023

Committee Meetings

25 October 2023: The Committee agreed to invite the petitioner to give evidence at a future meeting of the Committee. It also agreed to write to the Scottish Government.

Official Report of Meeting 25 October 2023

06 March 2024: The Committee took evidence from Petitioner Alex Hogg and agreed to consider the evidence heard at a future meeting.

Official Report of Meeting 06 March 2024

17 April 2024: The Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity.

Official Report of Meeting 17 April 2024

05 February 2025: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders. In closing the petition, the Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity.

Official Report of Meeting 05 February 2025