Last week we learned that Natural England’s decision to licence hen harrier brood meddling had been ruled lawful by Mrs Justice Lang at London’s High Court (see here) following a judicial review instigated by Mark Avery and the RSPB.
Today – some excellent news – Mark Avery has decided to appeal that ruling (see here for his announcement).
We’ve yet to hear whether the RSPB will also appeal.
[UPDATE 27 March 2019: RSPB to appeal hen harrier brood meddling ruling, here]
[A breeding hen harrier as she should be – alive and unmeddled. Photo by Laurie Campbell]
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Two things strike me.
It would rule out brood meddling this year – good
Even if it goes ahead next year, it requires a good number of grouse moor owners to participate. Are they of a mind to let Hen Hartiers in?
No sign that I see.
Will be interesting to see if Natural England’s recently released report will affect the result.
Trouble is the judiciary will close ranks as they always do.