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By hook or by crook : a reference manual on illegal wildlife trade and prosecutions in the United Kingdom

Jane Holden

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This manual outlines the significance, prevalence and trends of illegal wildlife trade in the UK and places this in an international context. It is aimed at anyone interested in wildlife crime issues, but particularly those involved in enforcing wildlife crime laws and bringing cases to court. Topics covered include the international illegal wildlife trade and the illegal wildlife trade in the UK, both in native and exotic species. Several case studies are presented to illustrate points raised in the text and the types of wildlife crime occurring in the UK. Detailed guides to the relevant legislation are included in the appendices

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This manual outlines the significance, prevalence and trends of illegal wildlife trade in the UK and places this in an international context. It is aimed at anyone interested in wildlife crime issues, but particularly those involved in enforcing wildlife crime laws and bringing cases to court. Topics covered include the international illegal wildlife trade and the illegal wildlife trade in the UK, both in native and exotic species. Several case studies are presented to illustrate points raised in the text and the types of wildlife crime occurring in the UK. Detailed guides to the relevant legislation are included in the appendices

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This manual outlines the significance, prevalence and trends of illegal wildlife trade in the UK and places this in an international context. It is aimed at anyone interested in wildlife crime issues, but particularly those involved in enforcing wildlife crime laws and bringing cases to court. Topics covered include the international illegal wildlife trade and the illegal wildlife trade in the UK, both in native and exotic species. Several case studies are presented to illustrate points raised in the text and the types of wildlife crime occurring in the UK. Detailed guides to the relevant legislation are included in the appendices

Key concepts: Wildlife, Wildlife trade, Context (archaeology), Legislation, Political science, Criminology, Geography, Fishery

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