# The Code of Practice for the Welfare of Pigs (Appointed Day and Revocation) (England) Order 2020, Article 4: Transitional provision


(1) This article applies in relation to any proceedings arising from a complaint (whenever presented) alleging that a person has, before 1st March 2020, caused unnecessary suffering to an animal under section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
(2) Where this article applies—
(a) the Code of Practice referred to in article 2 has no effect for the purposes of section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, and
(b) the Code of Recommendations referred to in article 3 continues to have effect for the purposes of that section.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/127/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/code-of-practice-for-the-welfare-of-pigs-appointed-day-and-revocation-england-order-2020/article-4
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