Report No. 248
41. Wild Birds and Animals Protection Act, Act 8 of 1912
Category: Environmental Law
Recommendation: Repeal
The Act made it an offence to capture, kill or carry on trade of any bird or animal included in the Schedule annexed to the Act. The purpose of the Act is now subsumed by the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 which ensures the protection of wild animals, birds and plants with more stringent penalties.
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