Legislative non-compliance

Parliament's Role

Monitor government work and pass new legislation.

Government Departments' Role

Put specific policies into practice via civil servants and ministers.

Local Authority Role

Direct law enforcement and monitoring within specific regional areas.

EU Law in the UK

Many UK laws are derived from EU law, like the Animal Welfare Transport Order.

EU Directives

Legally binding; member states choose how to implement them.

EU Regulations

Legally binding laws.

EU Recommendations

Non-binding suggestions for stakeholders.

DEFRA Role

Passes animal welfare legislation and handles farm inspections and registration.

APHA Role

Controls plant and animal diseases and ensures public safety.

Legislation Purpose: Regulate

Control activities by means of rules and regulations.

Legislation Purpose: Authorize

Give official permission or approval for an action.

Legislation Purpose: Outlaw

Exclude something under a ban or restriction.

Legislation Purpose: Provide

Allocate monetary resources or goods.

Legislation Purpose: Sanction

Implement penalties to ensure obedience with laws.

Legislation Purpose: Grant & Declare

Make formal statements, announcements, or grants.

Legislation Purpose: Restrict

Confine an activity within specific bounds or restrain it.