§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what legislation is in place to control the welfare of(a) livestock and (b) other species. [66646]
§ Mr. MorleyThe following is a list of primary legislation in England and Wales relating to the welfare of livestock and other animals (the list excludes secondary legislation and EU directives):
- Night Poaching Act 1828
- Game Act 1831 (and amendments)
- Night Poaching Act 1844
- Hares Act 1848
- Game Licences Act 1860
- Poaching Prevention Act 1862
- Ground Game Act 1880 (and amendments)
- Protection of Animals Act 1911 (and amendments)
- Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925
- Protection of Animals Act 1934
- Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act 1937
- Docking and Nicking of Horses Act 1949
- Pet Animals Act 1951 and amendment 1983
- Cockfighting Act 1952
- Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953
- Protection of Animals (Anaesthetics) Act 1954
- Abandonment of Animals Act 1960
- Animals (Cruel Poisons) Act 1962
- Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963
- Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
- Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1968
- Riding Establishments Acts 1964 and 1970
- Conservation of Seals Act 1970
- Animals Act 1971
- Breeding of Dogs Acts 1973 and 1991
- Guard Dogs Act 1975
- Farriers (Registration) Act 1975 and amendment 1977
- Agricultural (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
- Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976
- Animal Health Act 1981 (and amendments)
- Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (and amendments)
- Zoo Licensing Act 1981
- Animal Health and Welfare Act 1984
- Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
- Protection Against Cruel Tethering Act 1988
- Deer Act 1991
- Protection of Badgers Act 1992
- Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996
- Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999.