A Bill on Amendments to The Law of Ukraine, 'On the Red Data Book' (appertaining to improvements in the Protection of Rare Species of Animals and Plants), is under consideration by The Environmental Policy, Nature Management and Overcoming the Chornobyl Disaster Aftermath Committee

Published on 14 January 2008, at 09:36

The Bill (Reg. No.0948) contains proposals for a ban on using rare and endangered plant and animal species for business, commercial and military purpose and for profit. The Bill is being elaborated on in readiness for its Second Reading, and The People's Deputies have already put forward nine proposals and comments.

The necessity of adopting this Bill has also arisen out of the adoption of the Law, 'On The Protection of Animals from Ill-Treatment', and the need to bring the Law, 'On the Red Data Book of Ukraine', in line with the said Law. The passing of this Bill will contribute to Environmental Protection and also the Humanization of Society.

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