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 completoAn 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