A new policy proposal by the Labour Party has set its sights on game birds, the Hunting Act and the badger cull as it seeks to improve animal welfare in the UK
The Labour Party’s proposed animal welfare plan, which includes a pledge to “promote high standards with regards to game shoots”, has had a mixed reception from rural groups.
Published on the heels of the Government’s own proposed Animal Welfare Bill (see p.7 ), the 50-point plan seeks to improve the treatment of wild, farmed and domestic animals. These proposals include a ban on the “intensive rearing” of game birds for shooting, an end to the badger cull and a pledge to “enhance and strengthen the Hunting Act”, which it says will close loopholes allowing for the illegal hunting of foxes and hares.
A public consultation on the plan has been launched by Sue Hayman, the shadow secretary of state for the environment and rural affairs. You can offer your views by responding online at po.st/LabourPlan.
This story is from the February 21,2018 edition of Shooting Times & Country.
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