Cockfighting Act 1952

The Cockfighting Act 1952 (15 & 16 Geo. 6. & 1 Eliz. 2. c. 50) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

This act made it a criminal offence to be in possession of any instrument designed, or adapted for, use in connection with the fighting of any domestic fowl, with such being liable for imprisonment for up to three months, or a fine up to twenty-five pounds, or both.

It also allows for the court to order the destruction of any such equipment.

The act was repealed by the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006.