The Badger Act 1992

The Badger Act 1992 is a UK law that protects badgers and regulates activities related to them. It prohibits harming, killing, or disturbing badgers and their setts (homes). The act also makes it illegal to disturb badgers for certain reasons, such as hunting or harming their habitats, without proper authorization. The law aims to preserve badgers and ensure their protection while allowing some controlled management under specific licenses, often for reasons like disease control or land management. Overall, it emphasizes conservation and humane treatment of badgers within legal boundaries.