A peace of history! when did the law change?

[Mealy Cock]

I found this article and wondered when the law change anyone know?

 

DEFENCE OF THE REALM

Regulation 21A

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SHOOTING

HOMING PIGEONS

 

Killing, wounding or molesting homing pigeons is punishable un the Defence of the Realm Regulations by

Six Months Imprisonment or £100 Fine

 

The public are reminded that homing pigeons are doing valuable work for the government, and are requested to assist in the suppression of the shooting of these birds.

 

£5 Reward

will be paid by the National Homing Union for information leading to the conviction of any person SHOOTING HOMING PIGEONS the property of its members.

 

Information should be given to the Police, Military Post or to the Secretary of the Union, C C Plackett, 14, East Parade, Leeds

[Guest IB]

Seems to have been a First World War Measure, superceded in 1920.

[Guest IB]

Seems current protection for racing pigeon against this kind of thing is in Animal Welfare Act 2006. Racing pigeon being a domesticated animal is a 'protected animal' and against the law for anyone to cause it suffering.

 

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2006/ukpga_20060045_en_1#pb1-l1g1

[kirky]

there is a £50 fine under the theft act also the criminal damage act in BHW last week.