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This section briefly describes the legal protection afforded to the protected species referred to in this report. It is for information only and is not intended to be comprehensive or to replace specialised legal advice. It is not intended to replace the text of the legislation, but summarises the salient points.
7.2 Common Reptiles
Zootoca vivipara (Common Lizard), Natrix natrix (Grass Snake), Anguis fragilis (Slow- worm), and Vipera berus (Adder) are listed under Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), in respect of Section 9(5) and part of Section 9(1). This protection was extended by the CRoW Act.
Under the above legislation it is an offence to: •
intentionally or deliberately kill or injure any individual of such a species; or • sell or attempt to sell any part of the species alive or dead.