The Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) Regulations 2007 No. 1100

Exceptions to the prohibition on mutilations E+W

3.  Section 5(1) and (2) of the Act does not apply to a procedure listed in Schedule 1, providing it is carried out—

(a) in accordance with any relevant requirement in Schedules 2 to 9;

(b) in such a way as to minimise the pain and suffering it causes to the animal;

[F1 (c) in hygienic conditions;

(d) in accordance with good practice; and

(e) in accordance with regulation 5, where applicable]

Textual Amendments

F1 Reg. 3(c)-(e) substituted for reg. 3(c)(d) (3.6.2008) by Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1426), regs. 1(b), 3