NSA Scotland - Legalities of Sheep Worrying by Dogs Webinar
Date: 5th April 2023
Location: Online
NSA Scottish Region held a webinar on Wednesday 5th April to discuss the recently strengthened laws in Scotland surrounding sheep worrying by dogs and also the recently completed NSA Survey detailing occurrences.
Listen to NSA Scottish Region Chair Peter Myles, Ramsay Hall, Senior Associate, Brodies LLP Solicitors and PC Mike Urquhart, North East Crime Reduction Officer who discuss this most serious topic whilst providing guidance on what sheep farmers and crofters can do when incidents occur. Hear about the penalties that can be imposed alongside the powers of investigation in Scotland coupled with a summary of recent cases and noteworthy trends regarding fines.
Speakers:
Ramsay Hall, Senior Associate at Brodies LLP Solicitors. Ramsay is ranked as a Senior Associate to watch in the legal directories for financial crime and fraud. He has significant experience of advising clients in the rural business sector on regulatory concerns. His experience includes advising rural sector organisations on animal welfare, wildlife crime, firearms and the management of regulatory incidents. He has represented Estates and associations in terms of wildlife crime compliance, investigations and prosecutions.
PC Mike Urquhart, North East Crime Reduction Officer at Police Scotland.
Peter Myles, Chairman of NSA Scotland. Peter has held the position of NSA Scotland Chairman since January 2023. He has been a Trustee of NSA Scotland dating back to 2018. Peter is currently in the process to stepping back from the family hill beef and sheep farm (Dalbog, Glenesk) after 42 years, to allow a new generation to take the reins. The hill farm extends to 1,600 acres and has been home to a flock of Blackfaces for generations.
