Animals Act 1971

Provides that, where damage is caused by an animal of dangerous species the keeper, subject to exceptions, will be strictly liable. In the case of an animal of non-dangerous species the keeper will be liable for the damage that, to the keeper’s knowledge, that particular animal is likely to cause (s.2). A trespasser cannot generally recover damages (s.5(3)). The keeper of a dog is strictly liable for killing or injuring livestock subject to certain defences.

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