Animal Welfare Legislation and Codes of Practice

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Define DEFRA
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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State three roles of DEFRA in animal welfare
Responsible for policies and regulations involving: the natural environment, biodiversity, plants and animals, sustainable development and the green economy, food, farming and fisheries and animal health and welfare
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State two other roles of DEFRA in animal welfare
Environmental protection and pollution control, rural communities and issues
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Five points of the Animal Welfare Act 2006
Freedom from thirst, hunger and malnutrition, freedom from discomfort, freedom from pain, injury and disease,freedom from fear and distress, freedom to express natural behaviour
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Define RSPCA
The Royal Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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Can RSPCA inspectors enter premises and seize animals on the basis that they believe that animal cruelty is taking place?
Accompanied by police, obtained a warrant, cannot legally enter a private property without authorisation
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Under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 what is considered out of control?
Under Section 3 an owner/person in charge of a dog commits an offence if the dog causes reasonable apprehension to a person that they will be injured, whether or not a actually are. Court can take and deem the dog if out of control
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What are the recent changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act?
Applies to all dog owners covers incidents on private property in addition to public places, offence to attack an assistance dog (3 years penalty), prison sentences will be increased for those convicted of a some offence
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In addition what are the recent changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act?
Police or an appointed local authority now have power to seize a dangerously out of control dog in private place
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Name four breeds banned in the UK under the DD act?
Pit bull terrier, fila brasiliero, dogo argentino and japanese tosa
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What are the penalties issued under the Dangerous Dogs Act?
Unlimited fine and prison sentence
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What does the DDA legislation allow the police to do if a banned breed is believed to be owned?
Take away - no evidence needed can seize, private property will require a warrant, if the court decides not dangerous - a given certificate is provided
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What requirement must be met and maintained once a dog is on this list?
Proof of certificate
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Role of the RSPCA
Aims to advise and assist, where possible, to improve animal care. In cases of extreme neglect or deliberate acts of violence against animals the use laws including the animal welfare act, to prosecute
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Role of CAWC (Companion of Animal Welfare Council)
Independent advisory body to carry out studies into the welfare, care and treatment of companion animals. Also, offer advice to other organisations (by the use of results and findings from studies).
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Role of Protection of Animals (Anesthetics) Act 1954
This act makes any operation with or without any instruments illegal, if no anesthetic is used to alleviate pain and the operation involves interference with sensitive tissue or bones.
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Role of BHA (British Horse racing Authority)
Responsible for the governance, administration and regulation of horse racing. Also, leads on the development and growth of racing and prioritizes the health and welfare of sport's participants.
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Responsible for policies and regulations involving: the natural environment, biodiversity, plants and animals, sustainable development and the green economy, food, farming and fisheries and animal health and welfare

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State three roles of DEFRA in animal welfare

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Environmental protection and pollution control, rural communities and issues

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Freedom from thirst, hunger and malnutrition, freedom from discomfort, freedom from pain, injury and disease,freedom from fear and distress, freedom to express natural behaviour

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The Royal Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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