Laws and Legislation

Question 1

What is the animal welfare act and when was it passed?

Answer 1

passed in 2006.

Need to be protected from pain, suffering and disease​

Need to have a suitable diet​

Need for suitable accommodation​

Need to be housed with or without other animals​

Need to exhibit natural behaviours​

Question 2

What is The Animal Welfare (Licensing of activities involving animals) Regulations and when was it passed?

Answer 2

Passed in 2018
Animal related businesses that have regular interactions with the public require an AAL (Animal Activities Licence)
Includes educational or retail environments involving aquatic species.​

Question 3

What is the zoo licencing act and when was it passed?

Answer 3

Passed in 1981
Requires inspections and licensing for zoos. Makes sure animals are provided with a suitable environment so they can express natural behaviours.​

Question 4

What does CITES stand for?

Answer 4

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Question 5

What is CITES

Answer 5

An international agreement that protects endangered animals and plants from the international wildlife trade.

Question 6

What is the import of live fish act and when was it passed?

Answer 6

Passed in 1980
It controls the release of non-indigenous fish which protects native species.

Question 7

What is the pet animals act and when was it passed?

Answer 7

Passed in 1951
It protects the welfare of animals sold as pets. It requires pet shops to be licensed by the local authority.​

Question 8

What is the Dangerous Wild Animals Act and when was it passed?

Answer 8

Passed in 1976
Owners of dangerous animals keep them in a way that creates no risk to the public while also safeguarding the welfare of the animal.