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Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996 (Chapter 3).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Great Britain
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the protection of wild mammals from certain cruel acts; and for connected purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Hunting/capture Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Act shall come into force with the expiration of the period of two months beginning with its passing.
Abstract

If, save as permitted by this Act, any person mutilates, kicks, beats, nails or otherwise impales, stabs, burns, stones, crushes, drowns, drags or asphyxiates any wild animal with intent to inflict unnecessary suffering he shall be guilty of an offence. Killing a wild animal as an act of mercy or killing it in a reasonably swift and humane manner in the course of either lawful shooting, hunting, coursing or pest control activity or an act otherwise permitted by section 2, shall be considered an exception from an offence under this Act. (7 sections)

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk