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LIFE Comments on Wildlife Protection Amendment Bill, 2021

The Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 (Bill No 159 of 2021) is the most substantial amendment of the Act after the amendments made in 2003. On the positive part, it is intended to ensure that provisions with respect to Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species is part of the domestic law. Besides, the Bill aims to also make the law simple by streamlining the schedules. However, it there are issues of concern which needs to be addressed.