Submitted on Tuesday 21st November 2017
Rejected on Friday 24th November 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Maintain EU law that sees non-human animals as sentient beings post Brexit.
The Conservative Government has voted to scrap EU legislation that protects animal welfare and sees non-human animals a sentient beings. This means that all animals (excluding pets) will be able to be exploited for profit. These plans will lead to animals being mis-treated and being put in danger.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/brexit-bill-latest-animal-sentience-cannot-feel-pain-emotion-vote-mps-agree-eu-withdrawal-bill-a8064676.html%3famp
Article from the independent that gives more background to the issue.
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