Animal Welfare Act 2006 Flashcards
1
Q
what type of animals does this act cover?
A
all vertebrate animals
2
Q
what are the 5 animal welfare needs?
A
- a suitable place to live
- a proper diet including fresh water
- ability to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
- to be housed with, or apart, from other animals
- to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease
3
Q
what are the animal welfare offences?
A
- causing unnecessary physical or mental suffering to an animal
- mutilation of animals
- selling, exchanging or giving a pet as a prize to someone under the age of 16
- animal fighting
4
Q
what is classed as mutilation?
A
a procedure involving interference with sensitive tissues or bone structure
5
Q
what mutilations are permitted?
A
- ear tipping
- castration
- embryo collection
- spaying
- vasectomy
- dew claw removal (in dogs before eyes are open)
6
Q
when is tail docking permitted?
A
certified working dogs under 5 days old
7
Q
what are the prosecutions under this act?
A
- prison sentence of up to 5 years
- could be fined (unlimited)
- could be banned from keeping and dealing with animals
8
Q
what is Finn’s Law?
A
- makes it illegal to harm or abuse an animal in the line of duty
- prevents those who attack or injure service dogs from claiming self defence
9
Q
when was Finn’s Law created?
A
8th June 2019
10
Q
what are the prosecutions under Finn’s Law?
A
5 years imprisonment
