s 24 Functions of GB conservation bodies
(1) The GB conservation bodies, acting through the Joint Nature Conservation Committee in accordance with Part 2 of the 2006 Act may at any time and shall five years after 30th October 1991 and every five years thereafter, review Schedules 5 and 8 and advise the Secretary of State whether, in their opinion,— (a) any animal should be added to, or removed from, Schedule 5; (b) any plant should be added to, or removed from, Schedule 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1A) The 2006 Act means the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006. (2) Advice may be given under subsection (1) either generally or with respect to particular provisions of this Part, particular areas of Great Britain or particular times of the year; and any advice so given shall be accompanied by a statement of the reasons which led to that advice being given. (3) The Secretary of State shall lay before each House of Parliament a copy of any advice so given and the statements accompanying it. (4) The functions of the GB conservation bodies shall include power to advise or assist— (a) any constable; (b) any proper officer of a local authority; or (c) any wildlife inspector, in, or in connection with, the enforcement of the provisions of this Part or any order or regulations made under it.