# Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act 1954, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

An Act to extend the powers of the courts to disqualify for having custody of animals persons convicted of cruelty to them and to increase the maximum fine for offences of cruelty to animals; and for purposes connected therewith.
[5th July 1954]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/2-3/40/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-animals-amendment-act-1954/introduction
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