Memorandum submitted by the Association
of British Wild Animal Keepers
The Association of British Wild Animal Keepers
(ABWAK) welcome the introduction of this Bill and have the following
suggestions to make.
Clause 2
Section 2.1. ABWAK suggest adding k. "Breeds
or retains with the apparent purpose of breeding any animal which
is or appears to be intended for use in fighting".
Clause 43
Section 2 ABWAK believes that such a Certificate
should be supported by a Notary or Commissioner for Oaths.
SCHEDULE 1
Paragraph 9, sub-paragraph 3
ABWAK suggest adding "If the item or items
seized are necessary for the proper Husbandry of any animal then
the `qualifying person'(as defined in Paragraph 4 sub-paragraph
2)
(2) shall be entitled to request the speedy
return of the item or items.
19 August 2004
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