The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Amendment Regulations 2012 No. 3039

Duty to ensure welfare of animals not adversely affected by revocation or suspension

13.  After section 13 insert—

“13A    Duty to ensure welfare of animals not adversely affected by revocation or suspension

Where the Secretary of State revokes or suspends a licence under this Act, the Secretary of State must take steps to ensure that the revocation or suspension does not have an adverse effect on the welfare of the protected animals for the time being kept by or on behalf of the holder of the licence.”