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

País/Territorio
Reino Unido
Subdivisión territorial
Great Britain
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1996
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act to make provision for the protection of wild mammals from certain cruel acts; and for connected purposes.
Materia
Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Caza/captura Infracciones/sanciones Protecíon de las especies
Área geográphica
Islas del Océano Atlántico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Norte, Mar del Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional
Entry into force notes
The Act shall come into force with the expiration of the period of two months beginning with its passing.
Resumen

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)

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.opsi.gov.uk