[Swan]

Originally Posted by jet

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/politi...queens-speech/

PETS are to have their feelings protected by a new law, announced today in the Queen's Speech.

It forms part of the government's plan to help improve "the highest standards of animal welfare" in the UK.
The Bill will increase protection for all pets, sporting and farm animals.
Battery cages for laying hens will be banned, as well as sow stalls and veal crates, and CCTV will be installed in all slaughterhouses in England.
It will also end the export of live animals for fattening and slaughter, bring in more effective powers to tackle live stock worrying, and improve standards in zoos.
The new rules, set out by the monarch, 95, at today's State Opening of Parliament, will "eradicate cruel practices" and strengthen the penalties for those who abuse animals.
Maximum sentences will increase from six months to five years under the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021.

Great news!

I rarely have anything positive to say about the Queen, or any royal for that matter, but this certainly is encouraging news. A decent step in the right direction for animal welfare in this country.

It's only they'd put a stop to their 'shoot weekends' next?!

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Swan

I rarely have anything positive to say about the Queen, or any royal for that matter, but this certainly is encouraging news. A decent step in the right direction for animal welfare in this country.

It's only they'd put a stop to their 'shoot weekends' next?!

I mean in this case she's a glorified news anchor - she doesn't actually make laws.

[Swan]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I mean in this case she's a glorified news anchor - she doesn't actually make laws.

Yeah, i mean like i say, it's encouraging at least. A step forward. We can only hope this becomes law in the near future.