FROM RAPTOR PERSWECUTION UK
New Scientist has just published a thought-provoking opinion piece (republished below), written by Alick Simmons (the former UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer) on the inadequacy of UK legislation that's supposed to protect wildlife. It's hard to think of a more authentic, credible voice on this subject than Alick. He's recently authored a highly-acclaimed book, Treated […]
The full article can be found in the Guardian Newspaper of 23rd September. I have reproduced the last sentence below.
“How do we address sentience in wildlife? Start with a root-and- branch review of lethal control. Then perhaps we can treat our wildlife with a bit more respect”
Does not that sentence sum it up?
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