Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 61011

Animal Welfare: Police

Tabled: 18 June 2025

Answered: 25 June 2025

Named Day

Question

Kevin Bonavia

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of introducing a dedicated animal cruelty unit within the police force.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner

The Department regularly meets other Government departments to discuss animal welfare issues including enforcement. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, local authorities, the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the police all have powers to investigate alle...

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