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Consultation on changes to the Animals Act 1971 to clarify the application of strict liability to the keepers of animals
This consultation closed on 19 June 2009.
Defra consulted on a proposal to amend section 2 (2)(b) of the Animals Act 1971 to clarify the application of strict liability to the keepers of animals that cause harm or damage. This amendment will help to protect animal owners who have taken all reasonable precautions to prevent their animals causing harm.
The consultation package includes :
- Consultation letter
- List of consultees
- Consultation Document (PDF 380 KB)
- Summary of responses (PDF 140 KB)
The following annexes are also included in the consultation document:
- Annex A – Response form (PDF 130 KB). This form is also available in Microsoft Word format.
- Annex B – Legislative Reform Orders – Parliamentary Consideration (PDF 130 KB)
- Impact assessment (PDF 210 KB)
- Annex D – Statutory Instruments – Draft Legislative Reform Order (PDF 120 KB)
- Annex E – Consolidated Version of Revised Text (PDF 120 KB)
Further information
Page modified: 11 September 2009
Page published:
23 June 2009