# Protection of Animals (Penalties) Act 1987, Section 1: Amendment of Protection of Animals Act.

Extent: E+W

(1) In section 1(1) of the Protection of Animals Act 1911 (offences of cruelty to animals), for the words from “shall be liable” onwards substitute “ shall be liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or both ”.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/35/section/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-animals-penalties-act-1987/section-1
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