Chamber and committees

What consideration has the Scottish Government given to procedural safeguards when licences are suspended? Did the Government consider putting time limits on suspensions, or does it expect that to be part of NatureScot’s guidance?

In which circumstances do you consider muirburn to be appropriate on peatland and where do you expect muirburn on peatland to be licensed?

Good morning. We heard from Police Scotland that there could be some dubiety about the offence of acquiring a glue trap. What consideration did the Government give to introducing an offence of possession?

This question is addressed to Robbie Kernahan. Could you describe what methodology might be used to determine whether a piece of land is peatland? How could stakeholders be supported with the practicalities of that?

My questions follow on from what Ian Thomson has just said. How does the requirement for a code of practice for grouse moor management fit into the bigger picture of the climate and ecological crises and the wider context of upland management? Is the Scottish Government being joined up in how it is looking at upland management, including in relation to the coherence of the requirements being put on land managers?

How will compliance with the new muirburn code and other licensing conditions be monitored?

I have a final question for Emma Hinchliffe, which requires a yes or no answer. Is the IUCN involved in drawing up the draft statutory guidance on muirburn?

Are you saying that there would be public health implications if glue traps are not used?

Good morning. The bill sets out a range of relevant offences in relation to which a licence under proposed new section 16AA of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 may be revoked or suspended. Do you agree that the list of offences is relevant and appropriate?

Do you believe that the current scope of relevant offences is proportionate?