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Animal welfare Act (2006 Chapter 45).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision about animal welfare; and for connected purposes.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal production Research Inspection Basic legislation
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act consolidates and improves legislation for the welfare of vertebrate animals, other than those in the wild. The categories of animals that are protected under the Act depend on the offence in question. The Act harmonizes welfare standards for farmed animals and non-farmed animals. It applies only in part to animals in research establishments, the welfare of which is regulated by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 1100 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Welfare of Farmed Animals (Wales) Regulations 2007 (W.S.I. No. 3070 (W. 264) of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Animal welfare, Cattle, Animal production, Poultry, Swine, Rodents, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2 and Saving and Transitional Provisions) (Wales) Order 2007 (W.S.I. No. 3065 (W.262) (C.120) of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2007 (W.S.I. No. 1029 (W. 96) of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 2078 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007 (2020)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Cattle, Animal production, Poultry, Swine, Rodents, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (Wales) Regulations 2010 (W.S.I. No. 943 (W.97) of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Animal welfare, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Welfare of Farmed Animals (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (S.S.I. No. 388 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Animal welfare, Cattle, Animal production, Poultry, Swine, Rodents, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Welfare of Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 2932 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Animal health, Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I No. 486 of 2018).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Wales) Regulations 2021.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2021

Keyword: Animal health, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Marking/identification, Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX