The States of Guernsey have unanimously passed a set of stringent animal welfare regulations, including a comprehensive ban on various animal traps. The new laws, endorsed by the States, include prohibitions on snares, leg-hold traps, and gin traps, reflecting a significant step towards enhanced animal protection.
All seven proposals put forth in the animal welfare review were approved, marking a substantial overhaul of the island’s animal welfare legislation. Notably, however, a proposed amendment to explicitly prohibit halal and kosher slaughter was rejected.
Under the new regulations, veterinary practices, including nurses and visiting veterinarians, will now be required to register with the States. Additional measures include bans on fur farming, the use of wild animals in circuses, and the practice of force-feeding poultry to produce foie gras.
This legislative update aims to align Guernsey’s animal welfare standards with global practices and improve the effectiveness of animal welfare investigations. Pet owners on the island have previously been cautioned about the dangers associated with certain traps, highlighting the significance of these new rules.
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