Bat Crime Investigations
Bats have a low reproductive rate and are particulalry vulnerable to a range of threats. To protect bats against further population declines all UK bats and their roosts are protected by law.
If you think that a bat related crime is happening find out what you should do
BCT’s Investigations Project aims are
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Recording bat related crime;
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Providing support training and advice for the police, SNCOs and bat workers to ensure incidents are reported, investigated, and the law enforced i.e. prosecutions are taken forward where appropriate;
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Targeting the groups and sectors that perpetrate bat related crime for education and awareness raising initiatives, such as the production of best practice guidelines to improve work practices;
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Improve areas of UK policy in particular those that relate to planning and species licensing to reduce opportunities for ignoring the legislative protection given to bats.
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BCT's Bat Crime Report: 2004-2007
BCT/RSPB Bat Crime Report: 2001-2003
Urgent Appeal for Funds to Prevent Bat Persecution
BCT is currently appealing to the public for support in increasing awareness and appreciation of bats to prevent bat persecution. We urgently need to raise £10,000 for this cause.
All donations however large or small are greatly appreciated, please donate now if you can.
