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Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006

by Great Britain: Scottish Parliament

Book Details

Publisher:The Stationery Office
Published:2006-07-20
Pages:72
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Royal assent, 11th July 2006. An Act of the Scottish Parliament to amend the Animal Health Act 1981, including by making provision for preventing the spread of disease; to make provision for the welfare of animals, including the prevention of harm. Explanatory notes have been produced to assist in the understanding of this Act and will be available separately.

Our Review

This comprehensive Scottish legislation represents a significant update to animal protection laws, modernizing the 1981 Animal Health Act with stronger provisions for disease prevention and animal welfare standards. The act establishes clear legal frameworks for containing outbreaks while implementing measures to prevent animal suffering through proactive intervention. Readers will find detailed statutory language addressing everything from livestock management protocols to enforcement mechanisms for violations.

What makes this legal text particularly valuable is its direct applicability to Scotland's unique agricultural landscape and its forward-thinking approach to animal welfare as a distinct legal concern. Law students, agricultural professionals, and animal welfare advocates will appreciate the specific Scottish context and the act's dual focus on both health emergencies and ongoing welfare protection. The legislation's comprehensive scope makes it essential reading for anyone navigating Scotland's animal protection legal framework.

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Law

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Law