Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap. 76). País/Territorio Santa Elena (RU) Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1969 (2011) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Gazette Notice No. 63 of 1 July 2011. Título completoAn Ordinance to protect domestic and captive animals against cruelty. Materia Ganado, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Protección de los animales Sanidad animal Infracciones/sanciones Legislación básica Cría en ranchos/cría en cautividad Área geográphica Africa, Islas del Océano Atlántico, Africa Occidental Resumen This Ordinance seeks to protect domestic and captive animals (including any bird, fish or reptile) from cruel behaviour and other conditions that may harm de welfare of animals. The Ordinance defines offences of cruelty against animals and empowers court to order destruction of maltreated animals, to deprive person convicted of cruelty of ownership of animal or to disqualify persons convicted of cruelty to animals from keeping or having in custody of animals. The Ordinance also prohibits the use of poisoned grain and provides rules for operations on animals. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.sainthelena.gov.sh