"harry" wrote in message
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On 20 July, 14:09, "Ian B"
wrote:
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It's also illegal to release a grey
squirrel if one is captured.

Not altogether true, since in England grey squirrels may be released under
licence. The RSPCA holds such licences, for example. See

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/to...cle3378581.ece

Next thing they'll be prosecutions for
killing rats.

The prosecution was not for killing the squirrel, but for the means
employed. If someone were to be caught drowning captured rats, they might
well face prosecution, following the Rural Development Service's 2006
advisory note on rat control, which states 'Drowning is not a humane method
of dispatch and could result in prosecution.'.