Cruelty to Animals Act 1835

Cruelty to Animals Act 1835
Act of Parliament
Long titleAn Act to Consolidate and Amend the Several Laws Relating to the Cruel and Improper Treatment of Animals, and the Mischiefs Arising from the Driving of Cattle, and to Make Other Provisions in Regard Thereto.
Citation5 & 6 Will. 4. c. 59
Dates
Royal assent9 September 1835
Other legislation
AmendsCruel Treatment of Cattle Act 1822
Repealed byCruelty to Animals Act 1849
Status: Repealed

The Cruelty to Animals Act 1835 (5 & 6 Will. 4. c. 59) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, intended to protect animals, and in particular cattle, from mistreatment. Its long title is An Act to Consolidate and Amend the Several Laws Relating to the Cruel and Improper Treatment of Animals, and the Mischiefs Arising from the Driving of Cattle, and to Make Other Provisions in Regard Thereto.[1]

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