# The Welfare of Farmed Animals (Scotland) Regulations 2000, Paragraph 9: Freedom of movement


The freedom of movement of animals, having regard to their species and in accordance with established experience and scientific knowledge, must not be restricted in such a way as to cause them unnecessary suffering or injury.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2000/442/schedule/1/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-farmed-animals-scotland-regulations-2000/schedule-1/paragraph-9
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