Implementation of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards

AITHS aims to improve the welfare of certain trapped animals. This consultation seeks views and information on the supply, use and marketing of traps. Your responses will inform an impact assessment on the implementation of AIHTS.

We propose:

• to implement the AIHTS using existing legislative frameworks
• that only certified traps which meet the standards can be used to trap animals listed on the AITHS
• that the trapping of stoats using AIHTS-compliant traps should be permitted under a general licence
• for other AIHTS species, licences continue to be granted on a case-by-case basis, or, in certain circumstances, under class licences