A ‘badger sett’ does not include the earth above the tunnels and chambers forming the sett. There had been digging in the area of the sett, and above it, but no evidence of any damage to the sett itself. Because of the penal nature of the provision it was necessary to have a clear meaning for the words. The extended meaning suggested would put others in the countryside undertaking legitimate activities in danger.
Citations:
Times 29-Jun-2000
Statutes:
Animals
Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.80682
