Gamekeeper has NGO membership suspended

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The terms of membership of the National Gamekeeper’s Organisation state that any member convicted or cautioned for a wildlife crime will have their membership automatically suspended, in accordance with paragraphs 5,6 and 7 of our Disciplinary Procedure.

As of today, one gamekeeper has had their NGO membership suspended. We have written to the person in question to inform them of this. The NGO disciplinary sub-committee will be meeting in due course to discuss what further action will be taken.

As the lead body for gamekeeping, the NGO has a responsibility to protect the reputation of the gamekeeping sector. We have a no-tolerance approach to any kind of wildlife crime, and expect our members to adhere to the Code of Good Shooting Practice. This is regularly reinforced to our members.

NGO disciplinary matters are decided by our disciplinary committee. More information on the NGO’s disciplinary procedure can be found here: https://www.nationalgamekeepers.org.uk/policy/ngo-disciplinary-procedure