Powers and Responsibilities Seminar under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 - England
Animal Law Professional Development (ALPD), in conjunction with the RSPCA, has developed the seminar series Powers and Responsibilities under the Animal Welfare Act (2006).
The seminars provide the perfect opportunity for administrators, enforcement officers, and decision makers who are directly or indirectly involved with Animal Welfare to up-skill and obtain practical advice on their responsibilities under the Animal Welfare Act.
“I would like to stress how good I think this seminar was… it made us think about the Animal Welfare Act in a practical sense and I have come away from the seminar much more aware of the Act and what I can do”,
Jane Taylor, Animal Health Officer, City of York Council
Powers and Responsibilities Seminar under the Animal Welfare Act (2006)
Presenters | Topics | Dates and Location | Registration
Animal Law Professional Development (ALPD), in conjunction with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), has developed the seminar series Powers and Responsibilities under the Animal Welfare Act (2006).
The seminars provide the perfect opportunity for administrators, enforcement officers, and decision makers who are directly or indirectly involved with Animal Welfare to up-skill and obtain practical advice on their responsibilities under the Animal Welfare Act.
“It is extremely useful for my position as head Animal Welfare Officer. I will put it to good practice as I now have greater understanding of AWA 2006. Well worth attending”
Linda Marshall, Senior Licensing Officer, North Lincolnshire Council
“All content of the course was very in-depth and most useful. Better than any other Animal Welfare Act course. Money well spent”
Anthony Hoggins, Newcastle City Council
“One of the best training courses I’ve attended in 15 years of Animal Health work”
Gill McGregor, City of York Council
“The content and presentation is very effective and the seminar is one of the best that I have attended”
Linda O'Regan, Fair Trading Officer, East Sussex County Council
Your Presenters
The seminars are being co-presented by legal specialists Phil Wilson (Prosecutions Manager and RSPCA Inspector Trainer) of the RSPCA, and
Phil Wilson
Chief Investigator, Prosecutions, Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA).
Phil Wilson is a Prosecutions Case Manager with the RSPCA. He has over 20 years experience in animal welfare law enforcement and holds a certificate in prosecution case management from Ilex. Phil lectures widely on enforcement, investigation and prosecution issues surrounding many aspects of animal welfare in the UK and Europe. Phil provides support and advice within the RSPCA and to police officers, local authorities and other animal welfare organisations.
Ian Robertson
Prosecutor, Law Lecturer, Director of International Animal Law (IAL)
Ian Robertson is the unusual professional combination of a qualified veterinarian and a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court (NZ), who has combined his professional training and practical experience to become an internationally recognised expert on animal law. He lectures the subject of animals and the law in law schools and veterinary schools, including the School of Law in Leeds. He is the Director of International Animal Law and a government prosecutor dealing with animal welfare offences.
“Both speakers worked very well together and had detailed knowledge of the legislation. Thank you”
Helen Curry, City of York Council
“Phil and Ian are great. Very informative and very useful. Obvious experts”.
Colin Offland, Rushcliffe Borough Council
Practical Topics
The seminar is designed to assist all designated Inspectors under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, including Local Authority employees and contractors and members of the Police, in clarifying their powers and obligations. Particular attention is given to sections 18-45 which address the subjects of Animals in Distress, Enforcement Powers, Prosecution Powers and Post Conviction Powers.
Topics covered will include:
- Foundational principles of law regarding animals: Understanding the development of animal law will have practical benefits to the people who are “front line” dealing with animals and the attitudes of their owners.
- Overview of the Animal Welfare Act 2006: Putting the legal role, powers and responsibilities of Inspectors in context with a “big picture” overview of the Animal Welfare Act.
- Powers, Prosecutions and Penalties: Ensuring that administration and enforcement officers are clear about what they can and cannot do, under the Act.
- Post conviction powers: With many Animal Welfare Act obligations, the involvement of officers does not end simply with a conviction.
“Extremely well delivered and one of the best courses I have been on. Relevant, informative and interesting which, considering the amount of legislation being discussed is even more impressive.”
Kate Fitzsimons, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Who Should Attend
This seminar series is for all officers directly or indirectly involved with administration and enforcement of Animal Welfare legislation, including:
- Local Authority appointed Inspectors
- Members of the Police
- Lawyers and other legal representatives
- Appointed Animal Welfare Inspectors
- Senior Management
- Animal welfare managers and officers
- Dog wardens and rangers
- Licensing managers and officers
- Environmental managers and officers
- Local Authority Veterinarians
- Pest control managers and officers
- Animal administrative staff
“If a colleague asked me about the seminar I would say really good and then I would go on about it until they’d had enough."
Ralph Walling, Team Leader - Environmental Health, Southampton City Council
“Every officer involved in animal welfare must attend this seminar”
Ibrahim Walker, Enforcement Manager, Lincoln Borough of Merton
“Excellent presentation and a must to go to.”
Mark Berry, Principal LHD, Stockton BC
Please Forward To Your Team
Team discounts are available so please forward this to other members of your team and colleagues within your organisation who you think might also be interested in, or professionally involved with, the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Dates and Location
Please use the Contact page on this website to enquire about the next available spaces.
The seminar will be held over TWO consecutive days.
Registration - Early Bird Discount – Team Discounts
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The Standard Price for this TWO-day seminar (which includes seminar materials plus morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea on each day of the seminar) is ONLY £470.
You will save £50 by taking advantage of the Earlybird Discount by ensuring that your registration and payment are received before 10th FEBRUARY 2010. This means the Earlybird price for the TWO-day seminar is ONLY £420.
Team Discounts are also available and will save at least a further £100 off the combined registration fee if three or more people from the same organisation register and pay at the same time. (See below for further details)
Services Pack
Upon receipt of the completed registration form and payment, you will receive further details of the seminar content and materials, and information about venue details.
Further Questions?
If you have further questions please contact us via the Contact page on this website and we will forward a phone number to you which will put you in contact with one of the seminar co-ordinators.
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