Donoughue
Bill would ‘improve’ animal welfare
The
Wild Mammal Protection Bill, also known as the Donoughue Bill,
which seeks to address real animal welfare concerns rather
than the prejudice of some MPs has completed its passage through
the Lords.
Simon Hart, Chief Executive of the Countryside Alliance, said:
"The Government has a clear choice - 'wrecked' hunting
legislation based on back bench bigotry or a sensible approach
to animal welfare legislation. The Donoughue Bill, which addresses
the question of cruelty, is concerned with all aspects of
wild mammal management.
"The Donoughue Bill should attract the support of all
who have a true interest in animal welfare and I hope that
the Government is able to give it support in the next parliamentary
session. The Alliance, like all the organisations backing
the Bill, is ready to address any reasonable concerns the
Government might have in the drafting of the legislation".
