
1 

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 (Commencement) Regulations 2023.
(2) These Regulations extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2 
Sections 1 to 5 of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022 come into force on 22nd May 2023.
Benyon
Minister of State
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
19th May 2023