Durham County Council (1888 - 1974)
Reference: CC/X Catalogue Title: Durham County Council (1888 - 1974) Area: Catalogue Category: Local Authority Records Description: Management Services Unit and County Surveyor's Department
Covering Dates: 1921-1974
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The Performing Animals (Regulation) Act, 1925 requires every local authority to keep a register for the purpose of regulating the exhibition and training of performing animals. A copy of each certificate of registration under the Act is returned to the Home Office.
The Act covers all public performances, including circuses. The local authority and the police have the power to inspect establishments where animals are kept for training or exhibition. On application, a magistrates' court may make an order restricting or prohibiting such training or exhibition.