Builder Found Guilty of Illegally Disturbing Newts
A builder has been fined £8,400 for damaging
the habitat of great crested newts.
Gerald McHugh admitted damaging or destroying a
place used for shelter by great crested newts and damaging or destroying a
breeding site or resting place used by
them.
He also admitted the same charges on behalf of his company, McHugh Construction Ltd, when he appeared at Melton Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Mr. McHugh was personally fined £1,400 for the offences and his firm £7,000. An order was also made for £70 costs.
Speaking afterwards police wildlife officer Neil Hughes said:
"It shows magistrates will treat seriously and deal effectively with people who flout conservation laws. I hope this will send out a message to others to comply with legislation to conserve our wildlife."
A full account of this trial can been found here.
Lee Brady
He also admitted the same charges on behalf of his company, McHugh Construction Ltd, when he appeared at Melton Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
Mr. McHugh was personally fined £1,400 for the offences and his firm £7,000. An order was also made for £70 costs.
Speaking afterwards police wildlife officer Neil Hughes said:
"It shows magistrates will treat seriously and deal effectively with people who flout conservation laws. I hope this will send out a message to others to comply with legislation to conserve our wildlife."
A full account of this trial can been found here.
Lee Brady
Posted: Fri - January 26, 2007 at 11:33 am
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