Warnings that new animal sentience bill will spark rows over halal meat and open floodgates

Boris Johnson has been warned that a new law recognising ‘animal sentience’ could be hijacked by campaigners to try to outlaw field sports – as well as embroiling Ministers in a sensitive row about religious slaughter techniques. The Animal Sentience Bill in last week’s Queen’s Speech established an Animal Sentience Commission to ensure that all … Read more

Warnings that new animal sentience bill will spark rows over halal meat and open floodgates

Boris Johnson has been warned that a new law recognising ‘animal sentience’ could be hijacked by campaigners to try to outlaw field sports – as well as embroiling Ministers in a sensitive row about religious slaughter techniques. The Animal Sentience Bill in last week’s Queen’s Speech established an Animal Sentience Commission to ensure that all … Read more