In the Queen’s Speech, we have the opportunity to improve the lives of millions of animals, while bringing our laws into line with public sentiment.
The Government must recognise the long-term risks legislation such as this could have and how it could be weaponised by Labour.
Speed of human handling can result in severe bruising, bone fractures and dislocations as they are caught and loaded onto transport.
We risk losing our manifesto commitment, enabled by Brexit, to end live animal exports for fattening and slaughter, as well as important measures to end puppy and kitten smuggling.