Policy paper

Action Plan for Animal Welfare

Our Action Plan for Animal Welfare sets out government’s plans, aims and ambitions across animal welfare.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

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Action Plan for Animal Welfare

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We have a proud history of championing and taking action on animal welfare in this country. Yet there is more we can and want to do. Our Action Plan for Animal Welfare sets out our plans, aims and ambitions across 5 key areas:

  • sentience and enforcement
  • international trade and advocacy
  • farm animals
  • pets and sporting animals
  • wild animals

Updates to this page

Published 12 May 2021

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