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ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1985 - SECT 12

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1985 - SECT 12

12—Functions of the Committee

The functions of the Committee are—

            (a)         to advise the Minister on any matter relating to the administration or enforcement of this Act; and

            (b)         to consider, and report to the Minister on, legislative proposals affecting animal welfare; and

            (c)         to examine proposed codes of practice relating to animals and report to the Minister on their likely effect upon animal welfare; and

            (ca)         to develop, or assist in developing, codes of practice for animal welfare and to make recommendations to the Minister as to their adoption under the regulations; and

            (d)         to investigate and report to the Minister on any matters referred by the Minister to the Committee for advice.