The regional administrative court
(TAR) in Abruzzo on Wednesday ruled in favour of culling 469
deer, as decided by the regional government in August 2024,
rejecting an appeal presented by animal rights' associations who
had requested a suspension.
TAR said that, "since the entire regional territory has not
monitored", the number of deer to be shot was based on an
underestimation of the size of the deer population.
The judges cited the "predominance of road safety, which also
includes the safeguard of the physical security of individuals"
over an "unproven risk" for the the species in their decision.
The associations can now appeal to the highest administrative
court, the Council of State, against the decision.
Although the deadline is 30 days, they have until October 14 to
file an appeal when, based on the regional government's
decision, the deer culling campaign can start.
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