Spring Traps Approval (Variation) (England) Order 2016 (S.I. No.247 of 2016). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision England Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Dangerous animal/harmful animal Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order amends the Spring Traps Approval (Variation) (England) Order 2012 in the Schedule by adding three types of spring trap to those approved for use in England. Under section 8 of the Pests Act 1954 (c. 68), it is an offence to use or knowingly to permit the use of any spring trap, other than a trap that has been approved by order, for animals or in circumstances for which it is not approved. Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Amends Spring Traps Approval (England) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 13 of 2012). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012 Keyword: Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Dangerous animal/harmful animal Source: FAO, FAOLEX