Today (Monday 18th December) Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) has welcomed the Second Reading of the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill in the House of Commons, led by Secretary of State Steve Barclay MP. This follows the First Reading which took place on 4th December.
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) is urging MPs across all parties to attend the Second Reading of the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill on Monday 18th December.
The Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) welcomes the introduction of three animal welfare bills in the Parliament: The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, spomsored by Selaine Saxby MP, the Pet Abduction Bill, sponsored by Anna Firth MP (CAWF Patron), and the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, sponsored by John Spellar MP. .
Today (Tuesday 7th November) Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) has welcomed the inclusion of a Live Exports Bill in the King’s Speech delivered by HM King Charles III to mark the opening of Parliament today. The Speech contained a comprehensive overview of the Government’s priorities for the upcoming Parliamentary Session.
The British public care deeply about animal welfare. This was the case in 2019 when the Conservatives received their largest share of the vote for forty years, and it remains true today. Recent polling commissioned by Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation over the summer found two thirds of voters would feel more positively about a political party if they included a strong commitment to animal protection. In the run up to the next General Election, this is more important than ever.
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) is deeply disappointed that Patron Henry Smith MP’s Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill has fallen.
Yesterday (Wednesday 18th October) – Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) was pleased to join a coalition of leading charities and NGOs including Compassion in World Farming (CIWF), Humane Society International UK (HSI/UK) and RSPCA for a joint parliamentary reception hosted by former Secretary of State for Defra George Eustice MP.
Today (Monday 18th September) the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) has welcomed the Third Reading of Conservative MP Angela Richardson’s Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill. The Bill is led in the House of Lords by Lord Black of Brentwood.
The Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation urges Peers to support the Government to deliver its manifesto commitment and reject all amendments.
Today (Tuesday 5th September) the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) has welcomed the Committee Stage of Conservative MP Angela Richardson’s Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill. The Bill is led in the House of Lords by Lord Black of Brentwood.
Today (Thursday 29th June 2023) Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) has welcomed the passing of the Shark Fins Act into law.
On Tuesday (20th June 2023) Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) was invited to discuss the advancement of animal welfare in the UK with officials at 10 Downing Street.
Today (Wednesday 21st June) an Opposition Day Debate has taken place in the House of Commons, which called for the return of the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill. This was organised following a statement by the Minister for Farming and Rural Affairs the Rt Hon. Mark Spencer MP on 25th May which confirmed the Government has made the decision to discontinue the passage of the Bill.
The Shark Fins Bill successfully completed its passage through the House of Lords today led by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch and supported by cross party Peers.
The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill passed its Second Reading today in the House of Lords led by Conservative Peer Baroness Fookes.
Today (Monday 5th June 2023) Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) has welcomed the launch of a new petition by Conservative MP and animal welfare champion Andrea Jenkyns urging the Government to reverse its decision to discontinue the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.
Today former Secretary of State for Defra and Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation Patron Theresa Villiers MP has written a piece in Politics Home following the Government’s decision to discontinue the Kept Animals Bill.
Yesterday (Thursday 25th May) Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) welcomed the launch of the first-ever Animal Sentience Committee with the appointment of five new members.
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation is disappointed by the statement delivered today by Minister for Farming and Rural Affairs the Rt Hon. Mark Spencer MP which confirmed the Government has made the decision to discontinue the passage of the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill. We believe this represents a missed opportunity to further enhance the welfare and protection of animals across the United Kingdom.
Today (Tuesday 23rd May) Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) Patron Anna Firth MP led the First Reading of her new Private Members Bill, the Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) Bill.
London, 10th May 2023 Today (Wednesday 10th May) Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) Patron Anna Firth MP has launched her new Private Members Bill, the
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Today (Friday 17th March) the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) is delighted to welcome Conservative MP Angela Richardson’s Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill passing its final stages in the House of Commons.
Today (Friday 17th March) the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) is delighted that Patron Henry Smith MP’s Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill has passed its Remaining Stages in the House of Commons. The Bill will now enter the House of Lords to complete its passage.
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation has welcomed new legislation laid in Parliament on 13th March to introduce compulsory cat microchipping in England.
Today (Wednesday 8th March) the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) has welcomed the Committee Stage of Conservative MP Angela Richardson’s Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill.
The Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) has welcomed the Westminster Hall Debate led by Conservative MP Elliot Colburn yesterday relating to a public petition on ending commercial breeding for laboratories, which received over 102,000 signatures from the UK public.
The Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) has welcomed the Westminster Hall Debate led by Conservative MP Nick Fletcher yesterday evening relating to the petition titled: ‘Make the use of free-running snares illegal for trapping wildlife’ which received over 102,000 signatures from the UK public.
The Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation has signed a joint letter with 30 other organisations and taken part in a festive ‘Love Actually’ themed film to urge the Prime Minister and the Government to return the #KeptAnimalsBill. Parliamentary time must be prioritised to deliver promised animal protection laws.
This Monday 5th December Conservative MP Elliot Colburn will be leading a Westminster Hall debate relating to the petition titled: ‘Find the time to take the Kept Animals Bill through Parliament and make it law’.