UK Statutory Instrument 2012 United Kingdom

The Welfare of Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (England) Regulations 2012

View on legislation.gov.uk (opens in a new tab) Ask Guv about this Act

At a glance

What's here

11 compliance obligations

What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

sch. para. 1

Condition 1: Acquisition of wild animals

  • Notify Secretary of State before acquiring wild animals for the circus
sch. para. 10

Condition 10: Specific welfare requirements for transportation

  • Plan and manage transportation of licensed wild animals
sch. para. 2

Condition 2: Notification of tour itinerary

  • Notify Secretary of State of tour itinerary and changes
sch. para. 3

Condition 3: Wild animal records

  • Keep records of wild animals and provide copies to the Secretary of State
sch. para. 4

Condition 4: Care plans

  • Create and maintain care plans for all licensed circus animals
sch. para. 5

Condition 5: Persons with access to licensed animals

  • Restrict access to licensed animals to qualified persons and maintain records
sch. para. 6

Condition 6: Veterinary surgeons

  • Appoint a lead veterinary surgeon and ensure regular inspections
sch. para. 7

Condition 7: Responsibility of the operator to promote the welfare of licensed animals

  • Meet all welfare needs of licensed circus animals
sch. para. 8

Condition 8: Specific welfare requirements for display, training and performance

  • Ensure welfare of licensed animals during display, training or performance
sch. para. 9

Condition 9: Specific welfare requirements for environment

  • Manage the environment and accommodation for circus animals
s.008

Fees

  • Pay licence application and inspection fees for your travelling circus
Browse 24 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
s.001

Citation, commencement, application and expiry

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Licensing of operators

s.004

Grant and renewal of licence

s.005

People who may not apply for a licence

s.006

Death of a licence holder

s.007

Ensuring compliance with the licensing conditions

s.009

Grounds for suspension

s.010

Procedure for suspension

s.011

Notice of suspension

s.012

Reinstatement of licence

s.013

Revocation of licence

s.014

Appeals

s.015

Review

Read the full Act on legislation.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)

Explore more

Browse legislation

Find other UK business legislation with related guidance.