Part IIIKilling
Methods of killing animals
13. No person shall kill, or cause or permit to be killed, any animal except by one of the following methods—
(a)free bullet;
(b)electrocution;
(c)for birds only, decapitation or dislocation of the neck; or
(d)exposure of pigs and birds to gas mixtures in accordance with Schedule 7.
Specific requirements for killing by electrocution
14. No person shall kill, or cause or permit to be killed, any animal by electrocution unless—
(a)the strength and duration of the current used are sufficient to kill immediately an animal of that species; and
(b)the animal has been stunned in accordance with paragraph 5, or with paragraphs 8 and 9, or with paragraphs 10 and 11.