Protection of Animals Act 1911

The Protection of Animals Act 1911 (c. 27) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It received royal assent on 18 August 1911.

Protection of Animals Act
Act of Parliament
Long titleAn Act to consolidate, amend, and extend certain enactments relating to Animals and to Knackers; and to make further provision with respect thereto
Citation1911 c 27 1 & 2 Geo 5
Territorial extentEngland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Dates
Royal assent18 August 1911
Other legislation
RepealsCruelty to Animals Act 1849, Wild Animals in Captivity Protection Act 1900
Repealed byAnimal Welfare Act 2006
Status: Unknown
Text of the Protection of Animals Act 1911 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.

The act consolidated several previous pieces of legislation, among others repealing the Cruelty to Animals Act 1849 and the Wild Animals in Captivity Protection Act 1900. It was itself largely repealed and replaced by the Animal Welfare Act 2006, which consolidated many different forms of animal welfare legislation.

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