Wild Animals in Circuses Act 2019 explained
| Short Title: | Wild Animals in Circuses Act 2019 |
| Parliament: | Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Long Title: | An Act to make provision to the use of wild animals in travelling ciruses |
| Statute Book Chapter: | 2019 c.24 |
| Territorial Extent: | England and Wales |
| Royal Assent: | 24 July 2019[1] |
| Commencement: | 20 January 2020[2] |
| Status: | Current |
| Original Text: | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2019/24/contents/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
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
- "Wild animals" are defined as those not commonly domesticated in Great Britain.
- Animals are "used" if they perform or are exhibited as part of the circus.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Introductory Text . . 11 February 2021.
- Web site: 4 - Extent, commencement and short title . . 11 February 2021.
- Web site: 1 - Prohibition on use of wild animals in travelling circuses in England . . 11 February 2021.
- Web site: 2 - Inspections . . 11 February 2021.
- Web site: 3 - Consequential amendment . . 11 February 2021.
