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16 total results foundAuthor: Raine, Andre F. Title: The International Impact of Hunting and Trapping in the Maltese Islands Summary: Ring recoveries were used to analyse the international importance of Malta’s position along one of the main European-African bird migration routes. International ring recoveries came from 1,188 individuals, representing 120 species. Birds from a total of 48 countries, 36 in Europe and 12 in Africa, were found to pass over Malta during spring and autumn migration. Birds that had been ringed overseas and shot by hunters in Malta were analysed separately. Ring recoveries from a total of 75 species, representing 35 countries, were found to have been killed in Malta. The majority of these ring recoveries came from protected, non-huntable species, with a significant proportion being Annex 1 species the EU Birds Directive. It was also found that a large proportion of these recoveries were of birds of prey that had been ringed as nestlings, further highlighting the impact of illegal hunting on conservation efforts throughout Europe. Ring recoveries for six of the seven main trappable finch species were also analysed separately. These came from 19 countries, with the majority of ring recoveries being from birds trapped by trappers and not released. Finally, the issue of spring hunting was investigated by considering ring recoveries of Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur) and Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix). This analysis showed that these species originate from key countries within Europe and not from the entire European population. By analysing ring recoveries, this study has demonstrated the key importance of Malta on one of the main European-African migratory flyways and the international impact of hunting and trapping activities in the country. Details: Ta’Xbiex, Malta: BirdLife Malta, 2007. 34p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed April 3, 2013 at: http://www.birdlifemalta.org/photos/otherfiles/206.pdf Year: 2007 Country: Malta Keywords: Birds Shelf Number: 128200 |
Author: Raine, Andre Title: 2008 Illegal Hunting and Trapping Report Summary: This report outlines all illegal hunting and trapping incidents received by BirdLife Malta in 2008. Incidents are only included in this report if they were seen by BirdLife Malta staff members and volunteers, or individuals directly known by BirdLife Malta, and therefore should not in any way be taken to be the total number of illegal hunting and trapping incidents that occurred in the Maltese islands in 2008. A total of 106 protected birds (of 30 species) with gunshot injuries (compared to 81 in 2007) were reported to or brought into the BirdLife Malta office in 2008, with birds of prey once again being the main targets of poachers (65.1% of the total). The three most common species with gunshot injuries were Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) and Honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus), in that order. These are the same top three shot protected species received in 2007. Many of the protected birds targeted by illegal hunters were of conservation concern in Europe, with a large proportion (56.7%) given additional protection under Annex 1 of the Birds Directive. The ban on spring hunting resulted in a significant decline, of 80.5% from the previous year, in the number of shot protected birds received by BirdLife Malta during the peak spring migration period of April and May (only 8 birds received in 2008 compared to 41 in 2007). This trend was reversed in the autumn with a significant increase, of 147.8% from the previous year, in the number of protected birds received (57 birds received in September and October 2008 compared to 23 in 2007). It is thought that this is due primarily to the mentality of some hunters who threatened to take their ‘revenge’ on birds in autumn because of the spring hunting ban. A total of 2,401 illegal hunting and trapping incidents were also recorded in 2008, representing a significant increase on the 741 reports in 2007. These consisted of 2,054 illegal hunting incidents (under twelve categories), 243 illegal trapping incidents and 104 illegal electronic lures (being used by either hunters or trappers). The majority of illegal reports consisted of hunters illegally shooting during the closed season in spring, with illegal incidents being concentrated in key areas and on peak migration days. Illegal hunting incidents observed by BirdLife Malta staff, volunteers or individuals known to BirdLife, involved 38 protected species, with the most common species being Marsh Harrier, European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), Honeybuzzard, Barn Swallow (hirundo rustica) and Common Kestrel, in that order. The report also highlights how widespread illegal hunting was in 2008, with shot protected birds that were delivered to BirdLife office originating from 68 locations in Malta and Gozo and illegal hunting incidents being recorded in 128 locations (compared to 84 locations in 2007). The data shows that the three worst areas for illegal hunting incidents were the limits of Luqa International Airport, Delimara and Miieb. Illegal trapping reports were also significantly higher in 2008, with 243 illegalities recorded. The vast majority of these reports were of trappers trapping illegally in spring. It can therefore be seen that illegal hunting and trapping, particularly during closed seasons, and the shooting of protected species, was once again widespread and at a very serious level in Malta in 2008. However it is equally apparent that the fact that the spring hunting season was not opened in 2008 resulted in an immediate and significant decline in the shooting of protected species, despite the fact that some hunters ignored the ban and attempted to hunt in spring regardless. The presence of BirdLife Malta surveillance teams in spring, working in close co-ordination with the ALE, undoubtedly served to reduce the hunting pressure substantially during the peak spring migration period. Details: Ta’Xbiex, Malta: BirdLife Malta, 2009. 32p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed June 3, 2013 at: http://www.birdlifemalta.org/photos/otherfiles/1294.pdf Year: 2009 Country: Malta Keywords: Birds Shelf Number: 128928 |
Author: Global Detention Project Title: Immigration Detention in Malta: "Betraying" European Values? Summary: Malta's heavy-handed response to irregular maritime arrivals-including refusing to allow rescue ships to dock and assisting Libyan authorities in intercepting asylum boats-has placed the country at the centre of a bitter EU-wide debate concerning search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean. This restrictive approach is also reflected in its detention policies. Despite having made important changes to its laws, including eliminating mandatory detention provisions, Malta continues to have controversial policies on summary detention and detention without specified time limits. KEY FINDINGS -- Legislative amendments in 2015 that ended mandatory detention have failed to prevent the automatic placement of some migrants and asylum seekers in detention. Safeguards against mandatory detention do not apply to immigration detainees who are apprehended "in connection with an irregular border crossing" and who have not subsequently obtained authorisation to stay in the country. Provisions limiting the permissible length of detention do not apply to persons excluded from the scope of the Return Regulations, and the Immigration Act does not specify a maximum length of detention for these persons. Detainees face barriers in challenging detention, including lack of access to knowledgeable legal representatives and poor access of interpretation services. Malta's policies concerning "alternatives to detention" appear to imply that non-custodial measures can be used for asylum seekers who would not otherwise be detained. Although not classified as an official detention centre, Malta's Initial Reception Centre has operated as a secure detention site since mid-2018. Details: Geneva: Author, 2019. 32p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed June 25, 2019 at: https://www.globaldetentionproject.org/immigration-detention-malta-betraying-european-values Year: 2019 Country: Malta Keywords: Alternatives to Detention Shelf Number: 156625 |