AW06041
Cause unnecessary suffering to a protected animal
Contrary to sections 4(1) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
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AW06041B
Aid and abet the causing of unnecessary suffering to a protected animal
Contrary to sections 4(1) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and section 44(1) of the Magistrates Courts Act 1980.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06042
Responsible person fail to prevent the causing of unnecessary suffering to an animal
Contrary to sections 4(2) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06043
Carry out prohibited procedure on a protected animal
Contrary to sections 5(1)(a) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06044
Cause the carrying out of a prohibited procedure on a protected animal
Contrary to sections 5(1)(b) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06045
Responsible person permits another to carry out prohibited procedure on an animal
Contrary to sections 5(2) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06046
Remove whole / part of a dog's tail
Contrary to sections 6(1)(a) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06046B
Aid / abet the removal of the whole / part of a dog's tail
Contrary to sections 6(1)(a) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and section 44 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06047
Cause the removal by another of the whole / part of a dog's tail
Contrary to sections 6(1)(b) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06048
Responsible person permits another to remove whole / part of a dog's tail
Contrary to sections 6(2) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06049
Administer a poisonous / injurious drug / substance to a protected animal
Contrary to sections 7(1)(a) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06050
Cause a poisonous / injurious drug / substance to be taken by a protected animal
Contrary to sections 7(1)(b) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06051
Responsible for a protected animal permit / cause another to administer a poison
Contrary to sections 7(2) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06052
Be present at an animal fight
Contrary to sections 8(2) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06053
Cause / attempt to cause an animal fight to take place
Contrary to sections 8(1)(a) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06054
Keep / train an animal for use in connection with an animal fight
Contrary to sections 8(1)(h) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06055
Keep premises for use for an animal fight
Contrary to sections 8(1)(i) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06056
Knowingly publicise a proposed animal fight
Contrary to sections 8(1)(c) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06057
Knowingly receive money for admission to an animal fight
Contrary to sections 8(1)(b) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06058
Make / accept bet on result of animal fight / likelihood of anything occurring / not occurring
Contrary to sections 8(1)(e) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06059
Possess thing designed / adapted for use in connection with an animal fight w/i of it being used
Contrary to sections 8(1)(g) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06060
Provide information re an animal fight to another with intent to enable / encourage attendance
Contrary to sections 8(1)(d) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06061
Take part in an animal fight
Contrary to sections 8(1)(f) and 32(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW06501
Application in relation to animal(s) taken under Animal Welfare Act 2006
Pursuant to section 20 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category VP Class 3 Custody No PNC No
AW06502
Application to suspend pending appeal an order for disqualification under s. 34 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006
In accordance with s. 34(7) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CR Class 3 Custody No PNC No
AW06503
Application for termination of a disqualification order made under the Animal Welfare Act 2006
In accordance with section 43 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
CJS category CR Class 3 Custody No PNC No
AW10001
Attach an electronic collar to a cat / dog
Contrary to Regulation 2(1)(a) of the Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (Wales) Regulations 2010.
CJS category CS Class S Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW10002
Cause an electronic collar to be attached to a cat / dog
Contrary to Regulation 2(1)(b) of the Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (Wales) Regulations 2010.
CJS category CS Class S Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW10003
Responsible for a cat / dog which has an electronic collar attached
Contrary to Regulation 2(1)(c) of the Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (Wales) Regulations 2010.
CJS category CS Class S Custody Yes PNC Yes
AW14001
Contravene dog breeding licence condition (Wales)
Contrary to regulation 22 of the Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014.
CJS category CS Class S Custody Yes PNC No
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