Explanatory Memorandum

Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2011 CHAPTER 16

29 March 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 3 - Animals in Distress

Section 20 – Orders under section 19: appeals

Where a court has made an order under section 19 in relation to an animal, the animal’s owner can appeal to the county court against the order. The section also provides a right of appeal to a person against whom an order for reimbursement of expenses is made.