Explanatory Notes

Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024

2024 asp 4

30 April 2024

The Act

Part 3—Miscellaneous and general provisions

Review of operation and effectiveness

Section 32—Review of operation and effectiveness

120.This section requires the Scottish Ministers to carry out a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Act in respect of the prohibition of glue traps and snares, the extension of the powers of inspectors (by virtue of section 8A of this Act) and the licensing of the making of muirburn. The review must be completed no later than 5 years after the day on which the Act receives Royal Assent, and a report must be prepared, laid before the Scottish Parliament and published.