Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 - SECT 11

Defence to cruelty or aggravated cruelty

11. Defence to cruelty or aggravated cruelty



In any proceedings against a person in relation to an act of cruelty under
section 9, or an act of aggravated cruelty under section 10, it is a defence
if the person-

   (a)  acted reasonably; or

   (b)  reasonably omitted to do an act-

in defending himself or herself or any other person against an animal or
against any threat of attack by an animal.