Podcast – Kevin Lacks-Kelly

Did you know that international wildlife crime is the fourth biggest area of crime by value and often linked to other criminal activity. In this podcast we talk to the head of the UK Wildlife Crime Unit about his work and some of the issues which nature and wildlife faces.

On the Frontline – the illegal international wildlife trade

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The trade in wildlife is big business and global, but how much do you know about it? Chief Inspector Kevin Lacks-Kelly is Head of the UK’s National Wildlife Crime Unit and is responsible for much of the UK’s current policy on policing this area of crime, and for liaising with similar units internationally.

Whilst wildlife crimes may seem insignificant compared to the perceived daily role of the police, they are often linked to other criminal activity and are the fourth biggest area of criminality by value.

In this conversation Kevin talks about his journey from a council estate in Leeds, Yorkshire, to head up the UK’s wildlife crime unit. It’s a fascinating story with some surprising facts about wildlife crime.

In this podcast, he talks to &Coe about his life, and what’s happening in the UK and internationally with crimes against wildlife and nature.

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Kevin in conversation with & Coe

Find out more about wildlife crime and the work of the UK Wildlife Crime Unit visit their website

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By Chris Coe

Chris is a professional photographer, and the founder of Travel Photographer of the Year. He has been working as a professional photographer since 1992, shooting both editorial and advertising photography, and has published over 50 books. He lectures on and teaches photography, mentors and is a competition judge.