Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 84462
Animal Welfare: Regulation
Tabled: 22 October 2025
Answered: 31 October 2025
Question
Mr Will Forster
Liberal Democrat — Woking
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to bring forward legislative proposals to regulate animal (a) rescues and (b) sanctuaries.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleRescue and rehoming establishments in England must provide for the five basic welfare needs of the animals set out in the Animal Welfare Act 2006. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, it is an offence to cause any animal unnecessary suffering or to fail to ...
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