Cats could be banned 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.
Purrfect! Scotland has no plans to ban cats, leader says
Such a plan could lead to rules requiring cats to be kept indoors and potentially barring them in 'new housing developments in rural areas' near 'conservation-sensitive areas'
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.
John Swinney issues update after fears Scots could be banned from owning cats
JOHN Swinney has insisted the SNP will not be “banning cats” – despite the idea being touted by experts. The First Minister was forced to clarify the Government’s stance on the issue after
'Under no circumstances' will cats be banned, says Scottish government amid call to explore containment zones
The Scottish government has said it will under no circumstances be banning cats after being urged to order a report to explore potential containment zones in a bid to protect vulnerable wildlife.
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
Scots could be banned from owning cats under new report sent to Scottish Government
SCOTS could be BANNED from owning cats under a new report sent to the Scottish Government. A group which advises Ministers suggested whole areas could be forbidden to felines to protect the
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 said no ban planned Scotland is not planning to ban cats, the leader of the devolved government insisted on Monday,
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.
John Swinney responds to reports of Scottish Government 'banning cats'
First Minister John Swinney has responded to reports that 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.
Cats in Scotland could be BANNED under strict new wildlife plans to protect birds
Households in Scotland could be prohibited from owning cats as part of new plans aimed at protecting the country’s wildlife. A report by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) - ordered by the Scottish Government - states that cats are wreaking havoc on the local population of mammals and birds.
Cat ban could be tabled in Scotland as ministers urged to investigate pets' risk to wildlife
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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 ...
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