Cruelty to Animals Act 1835

Cruelty to Animals Act 1835
Act of Parliament
Long titleAn Act to Consolidate and Amend the Several Laws Relating to the Cruel and Improper Treatment of Animals, and the Mischiefs Arising from the Driving of Cattle, and to Make Other Provisions in Regard Thereto.
Citation5 & 6 Will. 4. c. 59
Territorial extent United Kingdom
Dates
Royal assent9 September 1835
Commencement9 September 1835
Repealed1 August 1849
Other legislation
AmendsPolice Magistrates, Metropolis Act 1833
Repeals/revokesCruel Treatment of Cattle Act 1822
Amended byCruelty to Animals (Ireland) Act 1837
Repealed byCruelty to Animals Act 1849
Status: Repealed
Text of statute as originally enacted

The Cruelty to Animals Act 1835 (5 & 6 Will. 4. c. 59) or the Humane Act 1835, or the Protection of Animals Act 1835, was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, intended to protect animals, and in particular cattle, from mistreatment. Its long title is "An Act to Consolidate and Amend the Several Laws Relating to the Cruel and Improper Treatment of Animals, and the Mischiefs Arising from the Driving of Cattle, and to Make Other Provisions in Regard Thereto."