Act on the protection of animals against cruelty.

Subject

Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Animal welfare Basic legislation Slaughtering Institution

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Act entered into force on 29 May 1992.

Abstract

The aim of this Act is to protect animals, which are alive beings able to feel pain and suffer, from the cruelty, harming of their health and their putting to death without a reason. The present Act is composed of the following Sections: General provisions (Sec. 1); Protection of animals during putting to death, usage of narcosis and protection of animals during public appearances (Sec. 2); Protection of animals during transport (Sec. 3); Protection of livestock and wild animals (Sec. 4); Protection of experimental animals (Sec. 5); Authorities of animals protection (Sec. 6); Offences (Sec. 7); Final provisions (Sec. 8).

Full text

Czech

Website

www.zakonyprolidi.cz

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree on the protection of animals during public performances and during breeding.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2008

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Inspection, Registration, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on professional qualifications to supervise the field of protection of animals against cruelty.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2008

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree establishing animal species requiring special care.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2008

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree on protection, breeding and use of experimental animals.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2009

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Marking/identification, Quarantine, Research, Keeping of live animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree on minimum standards of the protection of livestock.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2009

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Cattle, Swine, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree laying down minimum standards for the protection of animals.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2004

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Cattle, Swine, Poultry, Sheep/goats, Equine-animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on protection, breeding and use of animals for experimentation.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2004

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Marking/identification, Transport/storage, Quarantine, Inspection, Keeping of live animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree establishing animal species requiring special care.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2011

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending the Decree laying down minimum standards for the protection of animals.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2012

Keyword: Animal welfare, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the protection of animals usd for experimental purposes.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2012

Keyword: Slaughtering, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the protection of animals during slaughter.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2012

Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Equine-animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on education on the protection of animals against cruelty.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2013

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the protection of handicapped animals in breeding.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2010

Keyword: Animal welfare, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending Decree on the protection of animals used for experimental purposes.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2014

Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act amending the Act on protection of animals from the cruelty.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2008

Keyword: Animal welfare, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Act on the protection of animals against cruelty.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2006

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Act on the protection of animals against cruelty.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2012

Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Rodents, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Act on the protection of animals against cruelty.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2020

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Slaughtering, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX