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It may also want to recommend that the Scottish Government clarifies the responsibilities of local authorities in respect to age disputed young people.
Licensed in 1972, it is known to be teratogenic and when used in pregnancy is associated with an 11% risk of major birth defects and 30-40% risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, which may cause permanent disability in children.
NatureScot are correct in pointing out that our petition may have implications for other feral animals in Scotland but only because the current SG interpretation of the AHW Act calls into question their ‘protected animal’ status.
It is not clear in the consultation document how the Scottish Government’s proposals would offer improvement in this area, and may in fact further complicate the landscape.