Print pageInvestigating wild bird crime
Despite legal protection, offences against wild birds continue. The RSPB works with other groups and organisations to investigate crimes and bring offenders to justice. Here we highlight our role and the main law enforcement organisations.
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Despite legal protection, offences against wild birds continue and every year the RSPB receives over 500 reports of wild bird crime, with many more incidents reported to the police and other agencies. More... |
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The RSPB's Investigations Section was instrumental in the creation of the police WCO network. Since then the network has gone from strength to strength. More... |
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Advice on what to do if you witness a bird crime or suspected offence against birds, who to contact and what details to record. More... |
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The Eurogroup Against Bird Crime (EABC) is a conservation network, consisting primarily of representatives from European bird protection societies. More... |
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Customs officers may work with the police or organisations like the RSPB in investigating cases involving specimens which have been unlawfully imported or illegally sold. More... |
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