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Paragraph 7

United Kingdom

A permit may be issued under this Article with respect to a Specially Protected Species, provided that:

(a)

it is issued for a compelling scientific purpose, and

(b)

the actions permitted thereunder will not jeopardise the existing natural ecological system or the survival of that species.

Notes on the whole Act

Textual amendments

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Act repealed (1.11.1995) (except in respect of the repeal of Sections 6, 7(2)(b) and (7), 8, 9, 10 and 11) by 1994 c. 15, s. 33, Sch.; S.I. 1995/2748, art. 2