The Deregulation (Slaughterhouses Act 1974 and Slaughter of Animals (Scotland) Act 1980) Order 1996
This Order—repeals certain provisions of the Slaughterhouses Act 1974 to remove the powers of local authorities both to issue slaughterhouse licences and to make byelaws concerning slaughterhouses and removes some out-dated provisions, such as the restriction on dwellings in slaughterhouses and the requirement for signs to be displayed outside slaughterhouses and knackers' yards (Articles 2 to 5);repeals certain provisions of the Slaughter of Animals (Scotland) Act 1980 both to remove the power of local authorities to register slaughterhouses and to make byelaws concerning slaughterhouses and to amend the definition of “slaughterhouse” so that the definition only applies to premises where animals the flesh of which is intended for sale for human consumption are slaughtered (Articles 6 to 9);amends the Fresh Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations (S.I. 1995/539) to insert compliance with Schedule 2 to the Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/731) (construction, equipment and maintenance of slaughterhouses) in the provisions on the issue and revocation of slaughterhouse licences (Article 10); andmakes some consequential repeals of enactments (Article 11).