The Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2002
These Regulations, which apply to England only, amend the Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2000, S.I. 2000/1870 (“the principal Regulations”). The amendments give effect to the provisions of Council Directive 99/74/EC (OJ No. 203, 3.8.99, p.53), laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens, in establishments with 350 or more laying hens.