Animals Protection Act. Pays/Territoire Namibie Type du document Législation Date 1962 (1972) Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals. Sujet Bétail Mot clé Protection des animaux Santé des animaux Mise en application Infractions/sanctions Législation de base Aire géographique Afrique, Atlantique Sud, Afrique Méridionale Résumé This Act seeks to protect animals from cruel treatment. It defines offences in respect of animals. "Animal" includes any wild animal, wild bird or reptile which is in captivity or under the control of any person. The Minister may by notice in the Gazette prohibit the killing of an animal specified in the notice with the intention of using the skin or meat or any other part of such animal for commercial purposes. The Act also defines powers of court and provides for enforcement and further regulation by the Minister. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.parliament.gov.na