# Animals Act 1971, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act to make provision with respect to civil liability for damage done by animals and with respect to the protection of livestock from dogs; and for purposes connected with those matters.
[12th May 1971]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/22/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animals-act-1971/introduction
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