Boiling lobsters alive will be banned under plans being drawn up by ministers to strengthen the welfare rights of crustaceans and molluscs.

The Government has announced fines of up to £5,000 for animal offences proposed under new Penalty Notices Bill.

The Bill will, amongst other animal welfare legislation, bring an end to the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening.

“Factory farming is unsustainable as a system. It is polluting our air and water, killing our wildlife, degrading our soil, and altering our climate.”

Introduction of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill as part of the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare.

The Government has published more details regarding their action plan for animal welfare asserting that it will revolutionise the treatment of animals in the UK.

The Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation welcomes the Government’s commitments to a new legislative agenda to enhance animal welfare, announced in the Queens Speech today (Tuesday 11 May)

“Legislation will also be brought forward to ensure the United Kingdom has, and promotes, the highest standards of animal welfare.”

The Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation welcomes Chris Loder MP’s Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill receiving Royal Assent from Her Majesty the Queen.

Lord Randall of Uxbridge (Con) moved that this Bill be read a second time.

Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation delighted as Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill Moves to Report Stage on 12 March

Andrew Rosindell MP is introducing to Parliament legislation that would place strict limits on the ability of landlords to include “no pets” policies in rented accommodation.

MP Chris Loder: “We are one step closer to tougher sentencing for those who commit the worst kinds of cruelty on innocent animals.”

Sir David Amess (Patron of CAWF) opened a debate on animal charities and the impact of the pandemic.

Theresa Villiers, patron of CAWF, is a former Environment Secretary, and is MP for Chipping Barnet.

“Two areas of animal welfare concern should be firmly on our list of priorities as the nation’s Parliament. The first is live animal exports…and non-stun slaughter.”

Success! Chris Loder’s Private Members Bill on Animal Welfare (Sentencing) has passed its second reading.

The Lords Amendment No.16 sought to ensure that the UK’s animal welfare, environmental and food safety standards would have to be met by any imported products entering the country.

A highly important addition designed to uphold and protect our animal welfare and environmental standards as we head into trade deals.

The Conservative Party Manifesto commits to advance animal welfare and to protect the environment.

Government introduces landmark Bill to Parliament to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time.

Ambitious new policies unveiled at the start of Conservative Party Conference to protect animals in our homes, in farming and in the wild

30 Animal Welfare Blueprint Proposals submitted to Ministers, for consideration in the next Party Manifesto, 6 September 2019

The government has launched a call for evidence to inform a major review of the food industry, preceding the creation of a National Food Strategy

George Eustice, MP for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle, and former DEFRA Minister has today called on all main parties to grant a free vote to MPs on the issue of religious slaughter.

The Conservative leadership contest presents an excellent opportunity to show voters that candidates are committed to advancing animal welfare.

New ‘Lucy’s Law’ Legislation laid in Parliament to end puppy and kitten farming