Asked by: David Heath (Liberal Democrat - Somerton and Frome)
Question to the Attorney General:
To ask the Attorney General, what steps he has taken to improve prosecution of wildlife crime.
Answered by Oliver Heald
The CPS views wildlife crime offences very seriously and will robustly prosecute cases referred by the police. In order to achieve this, the CPS has thirteen wildlife co-ordinators based in its regional Areas. They are supported by face to face training and legal guidance on wildlife offences, which is available to all prosecutors and to the public.