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Animals now considered sentient beings in UK law thanks to action for animals report

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EXCERPTS: . . . The Government will now have to consider all animals as sentient beings, with an Animal Sentience Committee (to be made up of animal experts) to hold Ministers to account for welfare breaches. The issue of sentience is a crucial concept underpinning the report’s 40 recommendations, which call for better treatment of farm animals, pets, and wildlife.

The changes will be introduced to the country via a series of bills laying out the protections afforded to animals in the UK and abroad, including largely stopping the export of live animals and the import of products from trophy hunting. The report also calls for fairer space requirements for farm animals in small cages and stop people from owning primates as pets, whose special needs are greater than most UK homes can provide. A recent emailed press release from the RSPCA demonstrated how primate species are still being mistreated in this way as a group of marmosets were surrended to the charity when the owner accepted they couldn't meet the animals' needs.

[...] The change in legislation will require the Government to allow local authorities the resources needed to enforce change. Breaches such as illegal puppy sales and compulsory microchipping of pets will be expensive to keep on top of, and additional funding must be given accordingly.

[...] A statement on the GOV.UK website also explains that future legislation will recognize the links between animal welfare and the climate crisis, in changing future farming policy in a way that could benefit the planet. The Government will pay farmers to improve their animal health and welfare practices, in turn reducing carbon emissions and slowing the rise of antimicrobial resistance.

You can see the full Action Plan for Animal Welfare here... (MORE - details)

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