Live Exports Ban: Does it go far enough?
Yesterday, we shared the news that the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill has passed its final stage in Parliament and will soon be enshrined into law. But does it go far enough?
Posted 15 May 2024
Posted on the 25th September 2023
On 1 October, the pheasant shooting season will begin. The partridge shooting season is already under way. Millions of birds will be used as live feathered targets, before the killing is over on 1 February next year.
There are signs that opposition to this cruel industry is mounting: snares have been banned in Wales, and the Scottish Government is consulting about whether to ban them, too. The Welsh Government is also looking into the environmental impacts of the release of so many purpose-bred birds into the countryside.
The time is right for a huge show of public opposition to the terrible things that this bloodsport does to animals:
Help us show the Westminster and devolved governments that we oppose this cruelty.
Please sign the petition and ask everyone you know to sign it, too.
The birds have nobody but us – so let’s make a huge noise!
Please sign our petitionYesterday, we shared the news that the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill has passed its final stage in Parliament and will soon be enshrined into law. But does it go far enough?
Posted 15 May 2024
We’re delighted to share the news that the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill has passed its final stage in Parliament, delivering on the government’s longstanding commitment to ending the export of animals for slaughter and...
Posted 14 May 2024