Paragraph 1 Avoidance of injury and suffering

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

Sch. 1 para. 26 revoked by Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) 2000 Sch. 3 Pt. 1
Sch.1, para.26 revoked by Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) 2000 art. 8(1). Sch.3. Pt.I
Sch. 1 para. 26 revoked by Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) 2000 Sch. 3 Pt. 1
Sch. 1 para. 26 revoked by Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) 2001 art. 8(1) Sch. 3 Pt. 1

Means of transport, receptacles, and their fittings shall be constructed, maintained and operated so as to avoid injury and unnecessary suffering and to ensure the safety of the animals during transport, loading and unloading.