The Protection of Animals Act 1911 (c. 27) is an
Act of the
Parliament of the United Kingdom
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. It received
royal assent
Royal assent is the method by which a monarch formally approves an act of the legislature, either directly or through an official acting on the monarch's behalf. In some jurisdictions, royal assent is equivalent to promulgation, while in other ...
on 18 August 1911.
The act consolidated several previous pieces of legislation, among others repealing the
Cruelty to Animals Act 1849
The Cruelty to Animals Act 1849The citation of this Act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896, section 1 and the first schedule. Due to the repeal of those provisions it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpre ...
and the
Wild Animals in Captivity Protection Act 1900 {{Use dmy dates, date=April 2022
The Wild Animals in Captivity Protection Act 1900 (63 & 64 Vict. c.33), long title An Act for the prevention of cruelty to wild animals in captivity, was an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
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. It was itself largely repealed and replaced by the
Animal Welfare Act 2006
The Animal Welfare Act 2006 (c 45) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Overview
It is the first signing of pet law since the Protection of Animals Act 1911, which it largely replaced. It also superseded and consolidated more tha ...
, which consolidated many different forms of animal welfare legislation.
See also
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Wild Animals in Captivity Protection Act 1900 {{Use dmy dates, date=April 2022
The Wild Animals in Captivity Protection Act 1900 (63 & 64 Vict. c.33), long title An Act for the prevention of cruelty to wild animals in captivity, was an Act of Parliament of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Animal welfare in the United Kingdom
Animal welfare in the United Kingdom relates to the treatment of animals in fields such as agriculture, hunting, medical testing and the domestic ownership of animals. It is distinct from animal conservation.
Laws
The Animal Welfare Act 2006 ...
External links
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United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1911
Animal welfare and rights legislation in the United Kingdom
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