UK Statutory Instrument 2006 United Kingdom

Welfare of Animals (Transport) (England) Order 2006

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Enforced by

APHA, DEFRA

What's here

12 compliance obligations, 1 practical guide · 2 journeys

Penalty landscape

6 of 12 obligations carry imprisonment (6 months). 4 carry different penalties and 2 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Who this Act binds

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  • Any Person 11
  • Director or Officer 1

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Relevant guidance

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Supporting — topic alignment

1 guides

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What this Act requires

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Part 1

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Part 2

s.005

Transport

6 months imprisonment
  • Fail to comply with animal transport regulations Any Person
s.006

Transporters

Unlimited fine
  • Fail to comply with animal‑transport regulations Any Person
s.007

Roll-on-roll-off vessels

6 months imprisonment
  • Fail to comply with EU animal‑transport rules on roll‑on‑roll‑off vessels Any Person
s.008

Organisers

  • Fail to meet planning obligations for animal transport Any Person
s.009

Keepers

6 months imprisonment
  • Fail to comply with Article 8 animal‑transport requirements Any Person
s.010

Assembly centres

6 months imprisonment
  • Fail to comply with assembly centre requirements Any Person
s.011

Control posts

6 months imprisonment
  • Operate or use a control post without proper approval or breach EU transport rules Any Person

Part 3

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Part 4

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Part 5

s.027

Obstruction

Unlimited fine
  • Do not obstruct or provide false info to animal transport inspectors Any Person
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s.orders revoked

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Official guidance

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

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APHA

Primary

Animal and Plant Health Agency

Safeguards animal and plant health for the benefit of people, environment and economy. Issues export health certificates, manages disease outbreaks, operates veterinary …

DEFRA

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities. Sets environmental policy and works with agencies …

Connected legislation

parent Act

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Made under

Animal Welfare Act 2006 2006 Primary Act

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