Division 4 Obligations of the organiserF1
The organiser of a journey must—
compile a journey log for the journey in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3;
complete and sign Section 1 of the journey log;
submit the completed and signed copy of Section 1 of the journey log to the competent authority for its written approval, in the manner required by the competent authority, at least two working days before the proposed departure date;
comply with any written instructions from the competent authority for the purpose of enabling the competent authority to verify whether the details of the proposed journey in Section 1 of the journey log are realistic and indicate compliance with this Regulation F2and, in relation to livestock, section 1 of the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024; and
ensure that the proposed journey does not commence before the competent authority has confirmed in writing that—
it is satisfied that the details of the proposed journey in Section 1 of the journey log are realistic and indicate compliance with this Regulation; and
the GB transporters named in the journey log have valid transporter authorisations, valid certificates of approval for their means of transport and valid certificates of competence for any drivers and attendants F3; and
in relation to livestock, it is satisfied on the basis of the evidence provided in Section 1 of the journey log that the proposed journey will not contravene section 1 of the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Annex 2 substituted (E.S.) (6.4.2023) by The Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England and Scotland) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/287), regs. 1(2), 2; and substituted (W.) (6.4.2023) by The Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/261), reg. 1(2)(c), Sch.
- F2
Words in Annex 2 para. 4(d) inserted (E.W.S.) (1.1.2025) by The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Enforcement Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1146), reg. 1(b), Sch. 2 para. 1(3)(a) (with reg. 22)
- F3
Annex 2 para. 4(e)(iii) and preceding word inserted (E.W.S.) (1.1.2025) by The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Enforcement Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1146), reg. 1(b), Sch. 2 para. 1(3)(b) (with reg. 22)