Would it be OK if I caught cats?

Sir, - I note the discussions concerning domestic cats and, it seems to me, that if their owners are content to let them out unattended and knowingly accept that their pets are likely to kill birds and animals which are protected under Scottish Wildlife Laws, then said owners should be liable for prosecution.

It will be interesting if the Crown Office could be stimulated to instruct Procurators Fiscal accordingly.

Our red squirrels have been decimated by local cats and I wonder if I would be justified if I live-trapped cats which infest our garden and then transferred them to a cat’s home for reallocation to more attentive owners?