UK Statutory Instruments – Explanatory Note Field
The Explanatory Note field in the UK Statutory Instruments database on Justis contains notes that explain the background or purpose of the SI, often including the name of the Regulation, Act of Parliament or European Directive that is being amended or implemented. For example:
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
These Regulations replace with amendments Schedule 2 of the Welfare of Livestock Regulations 1994 which contains provisions relating to the welfare of calves. The Regulations implement Council Directive 91/629/EEC (laying down minimum standards for the protection of calves) (OJ No. L340, 11.12.91, p.28) as amended by Council Directive 97/2/EC (amending Directive 91/629/EEC laying down minimum standards for the protection of calves) (OJ No. L25, 28.1.97, p.24) and Commission Decision 97/182/EC (amending the Annex to Directive 91/629/EEC laying down minimum standards for the protection of calves) (OJ No. L76, 24.2.97, p.30).
The Regulations introduce a mandatory requirement to keep calves in groups after the age of eight weeks (except where certified by a veterinarian). The method of calculating space allowance in individual stalls and pens is ...
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