FOI Request - Confiscated Animals under Dangerous Wild Animals Act

Request 101003379226

If you could break the numbers down on a year by year basis if possible

1)    Since 1st January 2018, how many times have you confiscated animals under the Dangerous Wild Animal Act? Which species of animal have been confiscated in these instances?

2)    Since 1st January 2018, how many individuals in your local authority have been prosecuted and subsequently convicted under the Dangerous Wild Animal Act? Which species of animal were involved? What sentences were imposed?

3)    Since 1st January 2018, how many individuals in your local authority have you instigated prosecution against under the Dangerous Wild Animal Act, but have not subsequently been convicted? Which species of animal were involved? Why were the individuals not convicted?

4)    Since 1st January 2018, how many individuals in your local authority have you considered prosecuting under the Dangerous Wild Animal Act, but have subsequently chosen not to prosecute? Which species of animal were involved? Why were the individuals not prosecuted?

5)    Since 1st January 2018, how many individuals have been granted a Dangerous Wild Animal Licence as an alternative to the confiscation of their animal/s? Which species of animal were involved?

Response 06-09-2023

1)-5) The department has confirmed that there is a nil response for the time period requested. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.