Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Animal sentience bill is necessary for the UK to be a true world leader in animal welfare

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par Steven McCulloch, Senior Lecturer in Human Animal Studies, Centre for Animal Welfare, University of Winchester

The UK has a proud history as a leader in animal welfare, passing one of the world’s first animal protection laws in 1822, to prevent the cruel treatment of cattle.

While such laws have continued to improve – the Animal Welfare Act 2006 introduced a requirement to provide for the welfare needs of animals, not just prevent unnecessary suffering – the UK now needs specific animal sentience legislation.

The

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