Cat ban could be tabled in Scotland

'No cat ban in Scotland', John Swinney confirms
The first minister rules out the idea after experts suggest ways to reduce the impact domestic cats have on wildlife.
Will Scotland ban cats under new wildlife plans?
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Scotland insists ‘no cat ban’ as report sparks ‘panic’ among pet owners
Reaction to a report into the impact of cats in Scotland on the country's wildlife has caused anger among charities.
Scotland has no plans to ban cats, first minister says
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission had called for containment zones with restrictions on cats but John Swinney ministers were not poised to impose a ban, or restrictions, on cats.
Cat ban could be tabled in Scotland as ministers urged to investigate pets' risk to wildlife
Scottish ministers are being urged to order a report into cats' impact on wildlife which could see pets banned from areas where endangered species live.
Scottish Government has ‘no intention’ of banning cats, says Swinney
John Swinney has knocked down reports the Scottish Government is considering banning cats. Reports emerged over the weekend of a report from the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) – a group of independent experts – which recommended the Scottish Government look at potentially instituting containment areas for cats to protect local wildlife.
SNP drops idea of cat ban after mockery
John Swinney says his administration will not restrict pet ownership, despite Scottish Government considering measure
Scottish government gives update on reports cats could be banned
It has been estimated that cats across the UK kill tens of millions of wild animals each year - including birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Countries such as Australia have set up initiatives including curfews and containment areas in response to the problem.
Could cat containment areas be introduced in Scotland to protect wildlife?
A report by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission suggests new housing developments could have a requirement which bans cats in 'conservation-sensitive areas'.
Cats could be banned in parts of Scotland as ministers review new report
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) has recommended a ban on cats in Scotland as well as the introduction of curfews and leads for the animals
Purrfect! Scotland has no plans to ban cats, leader says
Scotland is not planning to ban cats, the leader of the devolved government insisted Monday, after welfare experts gave ministers pause for thought in a new report.
Cats could be banned in Scotland as SNP ministers set to review new report
The report advised the Scottish Government that domestic cats should be subject to restrictions in some areas.
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