Written Question · S3W-33316 · Session 3
Whether the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 protects racing greyhounds from the potential risks presented by racing and, if s…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 protects racing greyhounds from the potential risks presented by racing and, if so, which sections of the Act apply.
The answer
Section 24 of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 makes it an offence to fail to meet the needs of a protected animals (racing greyhounds are protected animals) and one of these needs is to protect an animal from suffering, injury and disease. However, section 24(2) (b) of the act requires consideration to be given to whether the activity undertaken in relation to the animal was lawful.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-33316 by reference.