Protection of Wild Birds

Abstract

WE understand that the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has under consideration the drafting of a Bill to amend and consolidate the existing Acts for the protection of wild birds. Such a measure is highly desirable in view of the complexity of the present laws dealing with wild birds. The general lines upon which new legislation should proceed is indicated by certain resolutions drawn up by representatives of the County Councils Association and of municipal corporations, and referred to in the report for 1938 of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds:(1) that as the complexity of the existing law had led to difficulties in administration, there was, in the opinion of the Conference, a strong case for consolidation and simplification; (2) that protection should be afforded to all wild birds, their nests and eggs, throughout the whole year, with specific exemptions which should be the subject of further discussion; (3) that meantime the Home Office be asked for its views on the matter.