Slaughter of Animals (Jersey) Law 1962.

Country/Territory: Jersey (UK)
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1962 (2006)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: A Law with regard to the slaughter of animals and the administration of slaughterhouses and knacker’s yards.

Subject: Livestock
Keyword: Animal health Animal welfare Slaughtering Authorization/permit Institution Inspection Basic legislation
Geographical area: Europe, Northern Europe

Abstract: This Law provides for the control on the slaughtering of large livestock animals. The Law provides for appointment of a Slaughterhouse Superintendent and requires animals to be slaughtered at a public slaughterhouse or knacker’s yard by a licensed slaughterer. Every licence shall specify: (a) the kinds of animals which may be slaughtered or stunned by the holder of the licence; and (b) the types of instrument which may be used by the holder of the licence for slaughtering or stunning any such an
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