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CN17046 - Use prohibited means to capture / kill protected animal species by aircraft or moving motor vehicle

Important

This page shows classification data from the Active CJS Offence Index. It is not sentencing advice and does not predict what will happen in an individual case.

CJS category CS Class S Custody Yes PNC Yes

Classification details

Offence code
CN17046
Offence title
Use prohibited means to capture / kill protected animal species by aircraft or moving motor vehicle
Legislation
Contrary to regulation 45(2)(b) and (6) of, and paragraph 3 of Schedule 4A to, the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.
CJS category code
CS
Offence class
S
Custodial indicator
Yes
Recordable on PNC
Yes
Offence start date
01-Jan-21
Blocked for use
No
XHB indicator
No

Source data

Source: Active CJS Offence Index, June 2026. Source row: 2646.