"Ian B" wrote in message
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BAC wrote:
"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.'.

Is it reasonable to expect ordinary citizens to know that?


Probably not! How many of us know the ins and outs of every law on the
statute-books? None, I'd guess.