Andy Hall wrote:
Chris Bacon wrote:
Andy Hall wrote:
Clint Sharp wrote:
Rob Morley writes
Air rifle, you thought it was feral as it didn't have a collar on and it
was a legitimate pest control measure.

That won't stand up in court. Good job too.
It might not.... AFAIK though, shooting feral cats is a pest control
exercise and not illegal. As far as I'm concerned, moggies are all
vermin and any animal that the 'owner' can't control is feral.
You may think that. The law would disagree with you and act
accordingly.
What could the law do?


It is an offence under the Protection of Animals Acts 1911-1988 and
carries a fine of up to £5000 or six months imprisonment.

That's for cruelty to animals. If the animal is killed instantly,
iy's not cruelty, apparently, so the above does not apply.