Raise farming standards
Ban cruel practices such as ‘enriched’ cages for hens and sow farrowing crates, and support farmers in transitioning to humane methods with subsidies.
World Animal Protection UK
The choices made by the new Labour government will significantly affect animal welfare, the environment, and the health and well-being of us all. They have a huge mandate for change and we now need to see them implement policies to protect animals from cruelty and suffering.
The new government needs to urgently prioritise three actions to protect animals from suffering and cruelty in the first 100 days of office.
Ban cruel practices such as ‘enriched’ cages for hens and sow farrowing crates, and support farmers in transitioning to humane methods with subsidies.
Implement measures to prohibit the domestic sale and advertisement of low welfare animal experiences abroad, ban the importation of hunting trophies, and restrict the import, transhipment, and sale of fashion products derived from wild animals, including fur, skins, and feathers.
Promote sustainable diets and recognise the need for meat reduction to meet net zero targets, ensuring a just transition for farmers through government support.
Enshrine high animal welfare standards in all future trade agreements to prevent outsourcing low-welfare practices to other countries.
There is a deepening crisis facing animals around the world, which affects every single one of us and our planet.
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