The Protection of Animals at the Time of Killing (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 4(2) and 24a(8) of retained Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing (EUR 2009/1099) (the “PATOK Regulation”). Under Article 4(2), the appropriate authority may amend Annex 1 to the PATOK Regulation to take account of scientific and technical progress. In relation to England, “the appropriate authority” is defined by Article 2a(1)(a) as the Secretary of State.