Wild Animals in Circuses Act 2019
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| Long title | An Act to make provision to the use of wild animals in travelling ciruses |
|---|---|
| Citation | 2019 c.24 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 24 July 2019[1] |
| Commencement | 20 January 2020[2] |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Wild Animals in Circuses Act 2019 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which prohibited the use of wild animals in travelling circuses.
Provisions
[edit]The provisions of the act include:
- Prohibiting the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in England. Breaching this law was made an offence punishable with a fine.[3]
- Making provision for inspections of circuses to ensure compliance.[4]
- Amending Section 5(2) of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 to make it apply only to Wales.[5]
Definitions
[edit]- "Wild animals" are defined as those not commonly domesticated in Great Britain.[3]
- Animals are "used" if they perform or are exhibited as part of the circus.[3]
See also
[edit]- Animal acts in circuses
- Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (Scotland) Act 2018
- Wild Animals and Circuses (Wales) Act 2020
References
[edit]- ^ "Introductory Text". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "4 - Extent, commencement and short title". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "1 - Prohibition on use of wild animals in travelling circuses in England". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "2 - Inspections". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "3 - Consequential amendment". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
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