Wildlife and the law

If you think you have witnessed a wildlife crime please report it to the Police 101 phone line.

For information on the different legislation operating in the UK please see the Joint Nature Conservation Committee.

For specific legislation on animals see the pages below.

• Badgers and the law
• Bats and the law
• Birds and the law
• Otters and the law
• Reptiles and amphibians and the law
• Other animals and the law