# The Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997, Paragraph 3: Special provisions for receptacles


Receptacles in which animals are carried shall be of such a size as to protect the animals from injury or unnecessary suffering during transport.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1480/schedule/3/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-animals-transport-order-1997/schedule-3/paragraph-3
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