From the outside looking in it would seem that DEFRA is trying to manage something they really don't want to.
There is a reason for all this legislation... some squeeky wheel needed some greasing. Now that the hobby is becoming more popular others are speaking up and the officials seem to be at a loss as to how to please all parties.
So... voter input seems to be in order. You've already got some representitives as spokespersons. Give them some input to pass along as to how the government can protect the species the 'someone' insisted needed protecting.
The bunny huggers pretty much created this monster you are dealing with.
Without the keepers input the powers that be are going to do what they think is proper.
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Originally Posted by caledonia
The biggest problem is that many people..or in fact most people I would say.. are unaware of what they need to do and DEFRA should come up with some sort of publicity campaign to make people aware of what they are required to do and what the penalties are. Pet shops are not even aware of it in many cases
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