Section 5 Offences: recklessness

(1)

In each of the provisions of the Wildlife Order mentioned in subsection (2) (which create offences which require an intentional act) after “intentionally” insert “ or recklessly ”.

(2)

The provisions are—

(a)

Article 4(1) and (6) (protection of wild birds, their nests and eggs);

(b)

Article 10(1) and (4) (protection of certain wild animals);

(c)

Article 14(1)(a) and (b) (protection of wild plants); and

(d)

Article 16(1)(a) (wildlife refuges).