‘End the export of live farm animals after Brexit’ Petition launched September 2017

The transport of live animals exported from the UK causes immense suffering. This trade is governed by EU law, not the UK Government.

The Government should plan legislation to ban the export of live farm animals in favour of a carcass only trade and introduce this as soon as we leave the EU.

Long distance travel causes enormous suffering: overcrowding; pain and stress; compromised immunity; inhumane slaughter on arrival; loss of legal safeguards. SOURCE CIWF

During live transport there is a high risk of animal suffering: handling during loading and unloading; strange sights and sounds and animals; heat stress and lack of water and rest. SOURCE RSPCA

Animals are crammed into unsuitable transport and endure gruelling journeys heading for conditions illegal in this country. RSPCA

The petition was created by Janet Darlinson,  involved in the SLEPT  group which is comprised of volunteers including Janet Darlinson, Paul Ellis, Laurence Tarlo, Lorraine Platt of Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation and Dr Nick Palmer of Compassion in World Farming. The group have had meetings on the petition.

Look out for the new app to share the petition, coming very soon which was designed and kindly provided by Lucy Holmes and colleagues at Holmes Wood, a leading UK based design company.

Let’s end the vile trade of unnecessary live animal exports- please the link with family and friends now by email, and social media and with our MPs.