Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996 (1996 c 3)

This Act offers legal protection to wild mammals from cruelty by criminalising activities that cause unnecessary suffering. It explicitly prohibits certain acts such as beating, mutilating, kicking, and poisoning wild mammals, among others. The legislation was introduced to address gaps in the existing animal welfare laws and to ensure comprehensive cruelty prevention. Violations of the Act can result in prosecution and penalties, serving as a significant development in enhancing the welfare and humane treatment of wildlife in the United Kingdom.

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Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996 (1996 c 3)

This Act offers legal protection to wild mammals from cruelty by criminalising activities that cause unnecessary suffering. It explicitly prohibits certain acts such as beating, mutilating, kicking, and poisoning wild mammals, among others. The legislation was introduced to address gaps in the existing animal welfare laws and to ensure comprehensive cruelty prevention. Violations of the Act can result in prosecution and penalties, serving as a significant development in enhancing the welfare and humane treatment of wildlife in the United Kingdom.

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Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996 (1996 c 3)

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