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13/08/2004
Government introduces wild animal legislation
New legislation on the keeping of dangerous wild animals in Northern Ireland is set to be introduced.
The Dangerous Wild Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 regulates the keeping of dangerous wild animals by private individuals in Northern Ireland in order to ensure public safety and the welfare of the animals, the government announced today.
A spokesperson for the Department of Environment (DoE) said the purpose of the regulation was not to prevent people from keeping dangerous wild animals but rather to promote responsible ownership.
"We will be engaging specialist expert advice shortly to draw up the accommodation and welfare licensing standards that will apply," the spokesperson said.
"These details will be made public once the standards have been established. Details of the voluntary surrender scheme will also be published."
The Dangerous Wild Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 was made on 27 July 2004.
The main provisions of the Order will come into operation later this year when the work to set up the necessary supporting arrangements has been completed.
(MB)
The Dangerous Wild Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 regulates the keeping of dangerous wild animals by private individuals in Northern Ireland in order to ensure public safety and the welfare of the animals, the government announced today.
A spokesperson for the Department of Environment (DoE) said the purpose of the regulation was not to prevent people from keeping dangerous wild animals but rather to promote responsible ownership.
"We will be engaging specialist expert advice shortly to draw up the accommodation and welfare licensing standards that will apply," the spokesperson said.
"These details will be made public once the standards have been established. Details of the voluntary surrender scheme will also be published."
The Dangerous Wild Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 2004 was made on 27 July 2004.
The main provisions of the Order will come into operation later this year when the work to set up the necessary supporting arrangements has been completed.
(MB)
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