UK overview Different legislation protecting amphibians and reptiles applies in the different countries of the UK; key legislation is summarised in the table below. While we endeavour to keep this up to date, please note that changes will occur and that therefore we cannot guarantee that the advice posted will always be up to date. Advice given here can at best be a summary and reference back to original legislation is recommended. Legislation England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 yes yes yes Conservation (Natural Habitats & c.) Regulations 1994 yes The Conservation (Nature Habitats, etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 More info... yes Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 yes yes Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 More info... yes The Conservation (Natural Habitats etc) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 More Info... yes Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 yes yes Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2007 More info... yes The Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 More info... yes The Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations 2009 yes yes Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 yes yes Manage Cookie Preferences