Welfare of Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 2932 of 2012). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision England Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Ranching/captive breeding Animal health Animal welfare Transport/storage Authorization/permit Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations make provision for the protection of the welfare of wild animals in travelling circuses in England. They designate, for the purposes of section 13(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, the operation of a travelling circus as an activity which may not be carried on except under the authority of a licence issued by the Secretary of State and require him or her to take such steps as are necessary in order to ensure compliance with the licensing conditions. They also require an operator to appoint a veterinary surgeon to lead on the veterinary care for the licensed animals. Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implements Animal welfare Act (2006 Chapter 45). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006 (2021) Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Research, Inspection, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX