welfare legislations Flashcards
1
Q
what year was the animal welfare act
A
2006
2
Q
what about it (animal welfare act 2006)
A
- primary piece of legislation relating to animals welfare in england + wales
- requires owners, keepers to ensure welfare of animals under their care
3
Q
when was the dangerous wild animals act
A
1976
4
Q
what does dangerous wild animals act 1976 do
A
- regulates keeping of certain wild animals that are considered dangerous
- requires license for keeping specific animals
5
Q
when was the animal (scientific procedury) act
A
1986
6
Q
what does the animal scientific procedury act 1986 do
A
- regulates use of animals in scientific research and testing
- requires that animals are only used when necessary and that pain/suffering is minimised
