The Animal Welfare Act 1999 has some extra rules that are still in force. These rules are called a code of welfare. You can find out more about why these rules exist in section 199.

Some of these rules are about protecting animals. They include the Animals Protection (Docking of Tails) Regulations 1972. There is also an amendment to these regulations, called Amendment No 1, which was made in 1976.

These rules are part of the law to help keep animals safe. They are still in force today, which means you have to follow them. The rules are there to make sure animals are treated well and are protected from harm.