Press release from Scottish animal well-being charity and REVIVE union member, OneKind (22nd Aug 2023)
SCOTTISH ANIMAL WELL-BEING CHARITY AND CUSTOMER CHRIS PACKHAM WELCOME SCOTTISH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S STRATEGY TO RESTRICTION SNARES
Today, the Scottish Government has actually revealed its intent to prohibit the usage of snares in Scotland, following years of marketing from Scottish animal well-being charity, OneKind.
OneKind highly invites the Government’s proposition, which would put an end to the suffering of the wild, buddy and farmed animals often caught in harsh snares.
Snares are antiquated traps utilized, in Scotland, mainly to secure birds such as grouse and pheasants from foxes, so there is a surplus of these birds for individuals to strive ‘leisure’. However, snares are indiscriminate and typically trap, hurt and eliminate a wide variety of non-target types consisting of deer, badgers, lambs and even buddy animals, such as cats and dogs.
OneKind Director, Bob Elliot, says:
“We are happy that today the Scottish Government has lastly revealed their intent to consign snares to Scotland’s history books. The guideline of snares has actually stopped working to secure animals from the severe physical and psychological suffering triggered by these antiquated gadgets. Furthermore, 76% of the Scottish public assistance a snaring restriction on the usage and sale of snares. We are happy that the Scottish Government has actually listened to the voices of Scotland’s individuals.
Nothing except a complete restriction will put an end to the suffering caused by snares. We advise the Scottish Government to make this restriction watertight and rule out any exceptions to it.
OneKind has actually campaigned for years for a complete restriction on snares in Scotland. Indeed, late in 2015, we marched down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and rallied outdoors Parliament with numerous fans, similar organisations, and MSPs, to get in touch with the Scottish Government to present a snaring and genuine foxhunting restriction. Now we have a dedication to prohibit making use of snares and legislation to end the ‘sport’ of foxhunting in Scotland.”
Bob included:
“Scotland’s wild animals are sadly often considered to as ‘pests’ or ‘vermin’ and thus are routinely persecuted. By proposing a snaring ban, the Scottish Government is helping send a message that wild animals deserve protection. Of course, a complete shift in mindset in how we view wild animals – as sentient individuals rather than ‘vermin’ – is desperately needed, but today’s announcement shows we’re heading in the right direction.”
OneKind’s Patron, Wildlife TELEVISION Presenter and Conservationist, Chris Packham, said:
“What outstanding news, and a prospective win for wildlife, today. These abuse gadgets should have actually been prohibited a long period of time ago and I’m pleased that the Scottish Government has lastly identified snares for the unacceptably harsh traps that they are.
Snares cause a lot suffering on wild animals therefore I’m happy that both the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government have actually taken a stand versus snares. The UK Government needs to not drag.”
ENDS
The Scottish Government’s statement can be checked out here.
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