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Wild Animals in Circuses Act 2019 
Summary
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.
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| Long title | An Act to make provision to the use of wild animals in travelling ciruses |
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| 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| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
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
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.