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why do we have animal protection laws
• Protect animals from cruelty and suffering, ensuring they are treated ethically • Safeguards animal and human health • Ensure workplaces are safe and responsible and holds people accountable • Protects biodiversity and endangered species • Regulates transport, homing and sale of animals
which law protects animals from unnecessary suffering
Animal welfare act 2006
which act recognises animals as being sentient by law
Animal welfare (sentience) act 2023
which act manages regulations in pet shops, kennels etc
animal welfare (licensing) regulations 2018
which regulation manages rules for transporting animals
Welfare of animals (transport) order 2006
which regulation governs the control of drugs
Misuse of drugs act 1971 / drugs act 2005
which regulation controls the use of vet meds
Veterinary medicines regulations 2013
which regulation controls legal basis for precision breeding
Genetic technology (precision breeding) act 2023
which regulation regulates animal euthanasia tools
Firearms act 1968
which regulation governs use of animals in research.
Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
which regulation controls harmful substances.
COSHH 2002
which regulation requires reporting of accidents/injuries at work.
RIDDOR 2013
which regulation lays out the overall safety duties for employers and employees.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
what is the duty of the staff working with the animals in terms of enforcing regulations (6)
• ensuring animal welfare • following health and safety procedures • complying with regulations • record keeping • reports • following protocols for ethical experiments
what is the duty of the public around the animals in terms of enforcing regulations
• Act responsibly around animals • Report mistreatment or neglect • Obey public safety notices • Avoid behaviours that risk bio security
Consequences of not following animal science laws for employers / businesses
• fines • prosecution in court • closure or loss of license • reputation damage • failure of legal and moral duties
Consequences of not following animal science laws for employees
health risk disciplinary action / job loss
what are the effects of the animals from not following legislation
• Suffering and distress • Injury or illness • death • Compromised welfare