Fur Farming (Prohibition) (Scotland) Act 2002
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| Long title | An Act of the Scottish Parliament to prohibit the keeping of animals solely or primarily for slaughter for the value of their fur; to provide for the making of payments in respect of the related closure of certain businesses; and for connected purposes |
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| Territorial extent | Scotland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 11 April 2002 |
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| Relates to | Fur Farming (Prohibition) Act 2000 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of the Fur Farming (Prohibition) (Scotland) Act 2002 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Fur Farming (Prohibition) (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 10) is an Act of the Scottish Parliament "to prohibit the keeping of animals solely or primarily for slaughter for the value of their fur". It received Royal Assent on 11 April 2002.
The last fur farm in Scotland closed in 1993, but the Scottish Executive nevertheless described the act as necessary due to the Fur Farming (Prohibition) Act 2000, which prohibited fur farming in England and Wales.[1]
References
- ^ "Fur flying over 'unnecessary' ban". BBC News Online. 30 January 2002.
External links
- Text of the Fur Farming (Prohibition) (Scotland) Act 2002 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
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