RSPCA Cymru has welcomed an announcement from the Welsh Government which could pave the way for major restrictions being placed on the keeping of primates as pets in Wales for the first time, in what has been labelled a “big win” for the charity’s long-running campaign.
On June 22 the Welsh Government published a legislative consent motion concerning the UK Government’s Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, promoting a joined-up approach on a host of animal welfare policies between the two countries.
The UK Government legislation intends to make a number of reforms relating to the welfare of kept animals – including on primates as pets, livestock worrying, the export of live animals, and pet importation.
As animal welfare is devolved, the LCM – which will require the support of Senedd Members – will give the UK Government consent to legislate on animal welfare matters usually the exclusive concern of the Welsh Government.
These include a new approach to dog attacks on livestock, and a ban on export of livestock…
