Wildlife and Natural Environment (Northern Ireland) Act 2011
Chapter 15
This Act received Royal Assent on 29 March 2011 and applies to Northern Ireland only.
The majority of the provisions in this Act were brought into force on 17 August 2011, with the exception of an amendment to be made to the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order SI 1985/171 which will come into force on 12 March 2012.
It places a duty on public bodies to further the conservation of animals, plants and habitats when carrying out their functions, as well as requiring them to take steps to further the conservation of animals, plants and habitats included in lists published...