Vicarious liability for the harming of wild birds: a practical guide

This article is intended to provide landowners and employers with a practical guide on the vicarious liability provisions in the Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011. 

31 May 2016

This article is intended to provide landowners and employers with a practical guide on the vicarious liability provisions in the Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011.  

It provides answer to the following questions:

  • What does the Act do?
  • What is a ‘relevant offence’?
  • What defences are available to landowners and employers?
  • Have there been any convictions?
  • What practical steps can be taken?

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