Amendments proposed to the Animal Welfare Bill - continued | House of Commons |
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Bill Wiggin 19 Page 10, line 30 [Clause 18], leave out subsection (6) and insert'(6) The appropriate national authority shall issue guidance about the exercise by a court of powers under subsection (1). (7) In determining how to exercise its powers under this section, the court shall have primary regard to the welfare of the animal.'.
Bill Wiggin 20 Page 10, line 38 [Clause 18], at end insert'(9) The Legal Aid Act 1988 shall have effect in relation to an application under this section as if those proceedings had been included in the definition of criminal proceedings under the Access to Justice Act 1999.'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 71 Page 10, line 41 [Clause 19], leave out from 'that' to 'an' in line 42 and insert 'it is one in relation to which'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 85 Page 10, line 42 [Clause 19], after '7' insert '(1) or (2)'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 72 Page 10, line 42 [Clause 19], at end insert 'has been committed'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 73 Page 11, line 15 [Clause 19], leave out from 'animal' to 'an' in line 16 and insert 'in relation to which'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 86 Page 11, line 16 [Clause 19], after '7' insert '(1) or (2)'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 74 Page 11, line 16 [Clause 19], after '7' insert 'has been committed'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 75 Page 11, line 17 [Clause 19], at end insert'( ) In this section, references to an animal in relation to which an offence under section 7(1) or (2) has been committed include an animal which took part in an animal fight in relation to which such an offence was committed.'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 39 Page 11, line 30 [Clause 20], after 'sections' insert '[Docking of dogs' tails],'.
Norman Baker 127 Page 11, line 31 [Clause 20], after '8' insert '[Pet fairs],'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 40 Page 11, line 36 [Clause 21], after 'sections' insert '[Docking of dogs' tails](1) and (2) and'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 87 Page 11, line 36 [Clause 21], after 'to' insert '6 and'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 88 Page 11, line 36 [Clause 21], after '7' insert '(1) and (2)'.
Bill Wiggin 21 Page 11, line 41 [Clause 22], at end insert'(1A) For the purposes of subsection (1), an inspector shall only be able to require the licence holder to produce records relevant to the previous 12 months.'.
Norman Baker 116 Page 12, line 8 [Clause 22], at end insert'(4) Subject to subsection (5), a Justice of the Peace may, on the application of an inspector, issue a warrant authorising an inspector to enter premises, if necessary using reasonable force, in order to carry out an inspection under subsection (1). (5) The power to issue a warrant under subsection (4) may be exercised only if the Justice of the Peace is satisfied
Norman Baker 117 Page 12, line 20 [Clause 23], at beginning insert 'Subject to subsection (4),'.
Norman Baker 118 Page 12, line 22 [Clause 23], at end insert'(4) Subject to subsection (5), a Justice of the Peace may, on the application of an inspector, issue a warrant authorising an inspector to enter premises, if necessary using reasonable force, in order to carry out an inspection under subsection (1). (5) The power to issue a warrant under subsection (4) may be exercised only if the Justice of the Peace is satisfied
Bill Wiggin 22 Page 13, line 25 [Clause 28], leave out 'this Act' and insert 'sections 8, 10, 11 or 30(9)'.
Bill Wiggin 23 Page 13, line 26 [Clause 28], leave out 'three years' and insert 'twelve months'.
Bill Wiggin 24 Page 14, line 3 [Clause 29], leave out from 'liable' to end of line 7 and insert
Secretary Margaret Beckett 41 Page 14, line 3 [Clause 29], after 'sections' insert '[Docking of dogs' tails](1) and (2) and'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 42 Page 14, line 25 [Clause 30], after 'sections' insert '[Docking of dogs' tails](1) and (2) and'.
Norman Baker 128 Page 14, line 25 [Clause 30], after '8' insert 'or [Pet fairs],'.
Bill Wiggin 25 Page 14, line 37 [Clause 30], at end insert'(3A) The court shall not make an order for the destruction of an animal under this section unless it is satisfied, on the basis of evidence given by a veterinary surgeon, that it is appropriate to do so in the interests of the animal.'.
Bill Wiggin 26 Page 15, line 5 [Clause 30], at end insert'(4A) A person appointed under subsection (4)(a) must be a veterinary surgeon or other person who the court is satisfied has the appropriate training and qualifications in, and experience of, animal welfare.'.
Norman Baker 119 Page 15, line 22 [Clause 30], at end insert ',where it is appropriate so to do in the interests of the animal.'.
Bill Wiggin 27 Page 15, line 33 [Clause 31], at end insert 'and
Secretary Margaret Beckett 43 Page 16, line 15 [Clause 31], after 'sections' insert '[Docking of dogs' tails](1) and (2),'.
Norman Baker 129 Page 16, line 15 [Clause 31], after '8' insert 'section [Pet fairs],'.
Bill Wiggin 28 Page 16, line 38 [Clause 32], at end insert 'and
Norman Baker 120 Page 17, line 4 [Clause 32], at end insert ',where it is appropriate so to do in the interests of the animal.'.
Bill Wiggin 29 Page 17, line 21 [Clause 33], leave out subsections (3) and (4) and insert'(3) In giving directions which specify the manner in which an animal is to be disposed of, the court may not direct the disposal of an animal to any person except
Bill Wiggin 30 Page 17, line 22 [Clause 33], after 'regard', insert 'to the interests of the animal and'.
Norman Baker 121 Page 17, line 26 [Clause 33], at end insert
Secretary Margaret Beckett 44 Page 17, line 36 [Clause 34], after 'sections' insert '[Docking of dogs' tails](1) and (2) and'.
Secretary Margaret Beckett 89 Page 17, line 36 [Clause 34], after first 'to' insert '6, 7(1) and (2) and'.
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