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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 complet
An 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