Animal welfare in England: domestic pets Contents

Contents

Terms of Reference

Summary

1 Introduction

2 Animal Welfare Act

Secondary legislation

Progeny of dogs

Awareness of the Act

3 Dogs

Breeding

Unlicensed breeders

Commercial licensed breeders

UKAS Accreditation

Importation of Puppies

Sale

Pet Animals Act

Internet advertising

Traceability of sellers

Central reporting system

4 Cats

Breeding

Sale

5 Horses

Equine identification and traceability

Passport-Issuing Organisations

Central Equine Database

6 Enforcement

Formal investigatory and enforcement powers—local government and police

Role of the RSPCA

Investigations

Prosecutions

Sentencing

Animal Abusers Register

7 Conclusion

Conclusions and recommendations

Sub-Committee Formal Minutes

Committee Formal Minutes

Witnesses

Published written evidence

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament





11 November 2016