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Government introduces ground-breaking Environment Bill
Government introduces landmark Bill to Parliament to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time.
5 November 2019
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New policies unveiled at the start of Conservative Party Conference to protect animals
Ambitious new policies unveiled at the start of Conservative Party Conference to protect animals in our homes, in farming and in the wild
28 September 2019
Legislation, Policy & Bills
CAWF Manifesto includes 30 animal welfare proposals
30 Animal Welfare Blueprint Proposals submitted to Ministers, for consideration in the next Party Manifesto, 6 September 2019
27 September 2019
Legislation, Policy & Bills
National Food Strategy Call For Evidence
The government has launched a call for evidence to inform a major review of the food industry, preceding the creation of a National Food Strategy
19 August 2019
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George Eustice MP calls for free vote on issue of religious slaughter
George Eustice, MP for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle, and former DEFRA Minister has today called on all main parties to grant a free vote to MPs on the issue of religious slaughter.
2 July 2019
Animal welfare in the Leadership Campaign
The Conservative leadership contest presents an excellent opportunity to show voters that candidates are committed to advancing animal welfare.
3 June 2019
‘Lucy’s Law’ laid in Parliament to end puppy and kitten farming
New ‘Lucy’s Law’ Legislation laid in Parliament to end puppy and kitten farming
13 May 2019
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation Pledges – EU Elections 2019
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation welcomes support for the below pledges on animal welfare in the EU during the 2019-2023 Parliamentary session.
13 May 2019
CAWF welcomes the ban on wild animals in travelling circuses
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation welcomes the ban on wild animals in travelling circuses
1 May 2019
Sir David Amess MP Calls for A Debate On the Testing Of Chemical Weapons On Animals
On the 14th March, Sir David Amess MP called for a debate on the practice of testing chemical weapons on animals. On the 26th
29 April 2019
The Better Deal For Animals Parliamentary event, February 2019
The Better Deal For Animals parliamentary event, February 2019 Michael Gove, the environment secretary addressed a Parliamentary reception calling for A Better Deal For Animals
12 March 2019
CAWF joins campaign to ban the human consumption of dog meat in the UK
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation joins campaign to ban the human consumption of dog meat in the UK
21 January 2019
CAWF welcomes the enforcement notice on misleading ‘Faux Fur’ claims
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation welcomes the enforcement notice on misleading ‘Faux Fur’ claims from the UK’s Advertisement Regulator to clothing retailers
17 January 2019
Call on MPs to reject new EU rules which will sign the death warrant for many of the UK’s wild animals
Wildlife rescue centres and veterinary clinics call on MPs to reject new EU rules which will sound the death warrant for many of the UK’s best loved animals
16 January 2019
Cottontails Campaign to end the use of rabbit hutches and cages
A HUTCH IS NOT A HOME Lulu James, Director of COTTONTAILS, a non-profit rabbit welfare organisation, met Chris and Lorraine Platt, founders of the Conservative
7 January 2019
Patron Sir Roger Gale MP statement on the Agriculture Bill, 10 October 2018
Our Patron Sir Roger Gale statement on the Agriculture Bill This week sees the second reading of Michael Gove’s Agriculture Bill which will, it is
10 October 2018
Landmark Agriculture Bill to deliver a Green Brexit, 12 September 2018
Michael Gove sets out major post-Brexit policy to invest in the environment and take back control for farmers after almost 50 years under EU rules.
12 September 2018
Cruel electric shock collars for pets to be banned, 27 August 2018
Cruel electric shock collars for pets to be banned. Electronic training collars for dogs and cats to be banned under new legislation. Published 27 August
3 September 2018
Michael Gove announces a new ban on third party puppy and kitten sales in England, 21 August 2018
Michael Gove has announced a new ban on third party puppy and kitten sales in England. The ban will mean anyone looking to buy or
22 August 2018
The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill passed unopposed at its second reading (July 6).
We congratulate Sir Oliver Heald MP, PC Dave Wardell and the Finns Law team The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill passed unopposed at its second
8 July 2018
Ross Thomson on his Ten Minute Rule Motion on pet theft, 3 July
Ross Thomson MP: Rising number of pet thieves across Britain must face real justice We are well known as a nation of pet lovers, so
3 July 2018
Government announces support for Finn’s Law campaign in Parliament, 15 June 2018
Government announces support for Finn’s Law campaign in Parliament Published 15 June 2018 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Lord Gardiner of Kimble,
21 June 2018
MEPs back plan to end ‘ghost fishing’ – Conservatives in the European Parliament, 20 June
A new plan to protect our seas from ‘ghost fishing’ has been overwhelmingly backed by the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee today. The vote is a
21 June 2018
Sale of Puppies Debate, Westminster Hall, 21 May 2018
A debate took place in Westminster Hall on 21 May 2018 on a petition calling for a ban on third party sales of puppies in
5 June 2018
Ban on live animal exports for slaughter explored by government- 10 April 2018
Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF) welcomes the Government’s announcement of a call for evidence for a potential ban on the live export of animals for slaughter
10 April 2018
Government confirms UK ban on ivory sales. 3 April 2018
MEDIA RELEASE: Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation congratulate the Government on the UK Ivory Sales ban and commitment to protect the elephant population. Patron Sir Roger
3 April 2018
UK Government to ban wild animal circuses by 2020, 27 February 2018
UK Government to ban wild animal circuses by 2020 Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation congratulates the UK Government on committing to ban the use of wild
1 March 2018
Once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape future farming policy, 27 February
Commenting ahead of the Command Paper for the Agriculture Bill, launched on the 27 February, Lorraine Platt, Co Founder of Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation said: ‘We
28 February 2018
CCTV in slaughterhouses: Legislation laid in Parliament, 23 February 2018
CCTV in slaughterhouses: Legislation laid in Parliament CCTV to become mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England under new legislation laid in Parliament Legislation to make
25 February 2018
MP leads campaign against “barbaric” electric shock dog collars
Ross Thomson MP takes a Scottish Conservative campaign against “barbaric” electric shock dog collars to Westminster
9 February 2018
