Explanatory Notes

Scotland Act 1998

1998 CHAPTER 46

19th November 1998

Schedules

Schedule 5.

Part II: Preliminary paragraphs

Head B - Home Affairs

Section B7: Scientific Procedures on Live Animals
General

Regulation of the use of live animals for experimental or other scientific purposes is covered by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.  The law regulating the use of viable tissues or organs of animals for transplantation into humans is dealt with elsewhere and is also reserved - see Section J2 (Xenotransplantation).

Matters relating to animal health and welfare generally are the subject of separate legislation, such as, the Animal Health Act 1981.  These matters are not reserved.