Domestic Abuse It is not uncommon for animals to be used as a means of coercive control in domestic abuse situations. Animals are not only victims of such abuse, who are deserved of protection, but their abuse may be a red flag that other members of a household are at risk. We aim to work with...
Housing & Blanket ‘No Pet’ Policies We are concerned that blanket ‘no pet’ clauses in rental agreements have the potential to cause significant distress to tenants and their animals, who may be forced to separate or become homeless due to an absence of available...
Criminal Justice & Animal Protection We welcomed an increase in maximum sentences for the most serious offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, from six months to five years earlier this year (2021). We want to see a similar increase in sentencing powers for other offences, including...
Farmed Animals & Trade We are working to influence the UK’s post-Brexit trade policy in relation to farmed animals and animal products, including through Free Trade Agreements that are being negotiated by the UK government If you have any questions for us about this priority area, email...
Regulation, Scrutiny & Transparency The implementation and effective enforcement of animal welfare law is a common concern within the animal protection community. Navigating the current regulatory regime that governs farmed animal health and welfare oversight in the UK can be complex and...
Neglected Animals & Strategic Litigation Because of the number of these animals that are farmed, and the deficiencies in existing law and regulations, we are particularly interested in extending legal protections for chickens, farmed crustaceans and fish, through law reform and strategic...
DEFRA Policy & Action Plan for Animal Welfare In recent months, the UK Government has proposed a number of policy or legislative changes that could impact farmed animals. The impact of these proposals could be positive or negative. We welcome developments that will better protect the interests...
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