Protection of Animals Act 1911

The Protection of Animals Act 1911 (1 & 2 Geo. 5. 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
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long title	An Act to consolidate, amend, and extend certain enactments relating to Animals and to Knackers; and to make further provision with respect thereto
Citation	1 & 2 Geo. 5. c. 27
Territorial extent	England, Wales, Northern Ireland
Dates
Royal assent	18 August 1911
Other legislation
Repeals/revokes	Cruelty to Animals Act 1849 Wild Animals in Captivity Protection Act 1900
Amended by	Hunting Act 2004
Repealed by	Animal Welfare Act 2006 (United Kingdom) Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 (Republic of Ireland)
Status: Repealed
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 It was itself largely repealed and replaced by the Animal Welfare Act 2006, which consolidated many different forms of animal welfare legislation.

See also

• Wild Animals in Captivity Protection Act 1900
• Animal welfare in the United Kingdom

External links

• Text of the Protection of Animals Act 1911 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.