Animal Welfare Act 2006 (c. 45)

Enforcement powers E+W

24 Entry for purposes of arrest E+W

In section 17(1)(c) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60) (power of constable to enter and search premises for purpose of arresting a person for offence under specified enactments), at end insert—

“(v) any of sections 4, 5, 6(1) and (2), 7 and 8(1) and (2) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 (offences relating to the prevention of harm to animals);”.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 24 in force at 27.3.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/1030, art. 2(1)(e)

I2 S. 24 in force at 6.4.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/499, art. 2(2)(g)