Paragraph 2

An animal to which the provisions of regulation 21 of the Slaughter of Animals (Humane Conditions) Regulations 1990 and regulation 11 of the Slaughter of Animals (Humane Conditions) (Scotland) Regulations 1990 apply shall not be subjected to an ante-mortem health inspection in accordance with paragraph 1 above if it is not reasonably practicable for such an inspection to be carried out before it is necessary for the animal to be slaughtered in compliance with such Regulations.