Animal Welfare Bill
Legislation 16 May 2005
The Bill aims to simplify animal welfare controls for enforcers and animal keepers by bringing together more than 20 pieces of legislation.
The new welfare manifesto
Publication Article 11 March 2005
Animal rights activists
Policy Consultation 31 January 2005
Comment from the Department of Trade and Industry, the Liberal Democrats, the Association of Chief Police Officers and the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection.
Bad news for goldfish as ministers back down on ban
Press Review 14 January 2005
The government is set to back down on its plans to ban the giving of goldfish as prizes at fairgrounds ahead of the general election.
Animal welfare law 'could ban fishing'
News Article 8 December 2004
A cross-party committee of MPs has raised a series of concerns about the government's plans to improve animal welfare protection.
Huntingdon appeals for help
Press Review 2 December 2004
Huntingdon Life Sciences has appealed to ministers for more money to tackle animal rights protesters after losing a major contract due to pressure from activists.
Ministers to shake-up animal welfare and rural laws
News Article 23 November 2004
Over 20 pieces of animal welfare legislation are to be tied together in one bill under government plans announced in the Queen's Speech.
Animal Welfare Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 23 November 2004
My Government will also introduce a Bill to improve standards of animal welfare and increase the penalties for abuse.
Government on horns of animal dilemma
Publication Article 23 September 2004
MI5 in bid to combat animal rights extremism
Press Review 10 September 2004
Today's Times reports that MI5 is to play a greater role in combating animal rights extremists.
Hunt ban 'to go through parliament'
News Article 6 September 2004
A leading anti-hunt MP has welcomed reported government plans to introduce legislation into the Commons outlawing the activity.
