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Action reinforces UK’s commitment to delivering better animal welfare standards both at home and abroad.
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New measures will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders
Legislation ending exports of livestock for slaughter and fattening receives Royal Assent
The amendment, which will be tabled in Parliament today will crack down on animal torture content online.
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