Animals Protection Act. Country/Territory Namibia Document type Legislation Date 1962 (1972) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Basic legislation Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act seeks to protect animals from cruel treatment. It defines offences in respect of animals. "Animal" includes any wild animal, wild bird or reptile which is in captivity or under the control of any person. The Minister may by notice in the Gazette prohibit the killing of an animal specified in the notice with the intention of using the skin or meat or any other part of such animal for commercial purposes. The Act also defines powers of court and provides for enforcement and further regulation by the Minister. Full text English Website www.parliament.gov.na