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R v Lendrum

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Type of court
National - higher court
Date
Feb 1, 2011
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Language
English
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Abstract
The appellant pleaded guilty to dealing with goods with intent to evade the prohibition or restriction on their exportation, contrary to the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.The appellant was involved in carrying eggs of peregrine falcons with intent to evade the prohibition on their exportation. The appellant was seen by a cleaner at an airport acting suspiciously in the departure lounge. The cleaner called the police who searched the appellant and found that he had 14 peregrine falcon eggs wrapped in socks strapped to his chest with bandages. Various items, including an incubator and egg wrappings, were taken from his possession. The appellant admitted that he had taken the eggs from nests and intended to take them to South Africa to hatch and breed. He admitted that he had no permit for the export of the eggs. The eggs were still in good order, 12 of the eggs were hatched and 11 birds survived and were returned to the wild. The appellant was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment with an order for the forfeiture of various items.
Full text
UK-9.pdf
Website
www.unodc.org