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Animal (Lenience and Welfare) Act of 2015.

Country/Territory
Sudan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal welfare Biotechnology Slaughtering Transport/storage
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of its signature.
Abstract

This Act consisting of 20 articles aims at protecting animals from use of violence, danger, or exposition to actions may lead to harm the Animal physically and psychologically (including use the genetic engineering if it may expose it to danger) and it applies to all forms of dealing with animals. Competent body is the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Range lands. The authority has the power of (i) inspections inside facilities; and (ii) lay down the scientific standards related to Animal Lenience and Welfare. The Law deals with (i) transportation; (ii) treatment; (iii) duties of the owner and animal breeder; (iv) conduct experiments on animals (a license is needed); (v) free movement; (vi) animal working hours; (vii) public exhibit or competitions; (viii) slaughtering; (ix) use of the animal or sport, or in circus, or in zoos, or practiced race; (x) wild animals; (xi) stray animals.

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