Planning and development pose a significant threat to badger populations. Learn how to make a positive impact for badgers and their habitats with our free guides| Badger Trust
During the three decades since the passing of the Protection of Badgers Act ('PBA'), sentencing related to animal welfare has moved on and there's a glaring inequality for crimes against badgers.| Badger Trust
Badgers remain one of the most persecuted of all species despite having one of the highest level of protection in law. Are badgers protected by law?| Badger Trust
In 1992, the Protection of Badgers Act (PBA)[1] gave badgers across the UK unrivalled protection. The National Federation of Badger Groups (precursor to the Badger Trust) was instrumental in bringing this legislation to fruition.| Badger Trust
Badgers and the Law Badgers are protected in law by the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 (passed to consolidate law previously contained in the Badgers Act 1973, the Badgers Act 1991 and the Badgers (Further Protection) Act 1991) and so are their setts (setts include entrances, tunnels, and underground chambers).…| Protect the Wild