Under section 8 of the Pests Act 1954 (c. 68), it is an offence to use or knowingly to permit the use of any spring trap, other than a trap that has been approved by Order, for animals or in circumstances for which it is not approved.
2018 No. 1190
Animals, EnglandPrevention Of Cruelty
The Spring Traps Approval (England) Order 2018
Made
Coming into force
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(3) and (7) of the Pests Act 19541 and now vested in the Secretary of State2.