Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996 (Chapter 3). Pays/Territoire Royaume-Uni Sous-division territoriale Great Britain Type du document Législation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn Act to make provision for the protection of wild mammals from certain cruel acts; and for connected purposes. Sujet Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Chasse/capture Infractions/sanctions Protection des espèces Aire géographique Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique Nord, Mer du Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Nord Entry into force notes The Act shall come into force with the expiration of the period of two months beginning with its passing. Résumé 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) Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.opsi.gov.uk