These briefing papers present concise, evidence-based insights into key animal welfare issues affecting the UK and beyond. Designed for policymakers, journalists, campaigners and the public, each briefing highlights where improvements are most urgently needed — and how they can be achieved.
1. Fur Imports and Sales Ban
A Private Members’ Bill to ban the import and sale of real fur in Britain has been introduced to Parliament by Ruth Jones, Labour MP for Newport West and Islwyn, and a patron of the Labour Animal Welfare Society (LAWS).
The bill would extend existing trade bans on cat, dog, and seal fur to include other species such as mink, foxes, raccoon dogs, chinchillas and more.
LAWS has produced a one-page briefing setting out the core reasons to support a full fur ban:
- Ending extreme forms of animal cruelty
- Closing legal loopholes
- Honouring public morality
- Supporting public health
[Download the Fur Trade Briefing →]
2. Farmed Animal Welfare: Four Policies for a Fairer Farming Future
The UK farms over one billion animals each year, yet many still suffer in systems that fall short of public expectations and scientific best practice. We have identified four achievable policy solutions for the Labour government to strengthen farm animal welfare while supporting British farmers:
- Introduce mandatory animal welfare labelling
- Phase out low-welfare imports
- Transition to world-leading cage-free systems
- Create regulations on slaughter for farmed aquatic animals
These measures would boost profits for British farmers, support the government’s growth agenda, and improve transparency for consumers — all while improving the lives of millions of animals.
[Download our briefing paper on farmed animal welfare →]
3. Five Ways to Deliver the Biggest Boost to Animal Welfare in a Generation
Labour has pledged to “introduce the biggest boost in animal welfare for a generation.” Now it’s time to make it happen.
LAWS has produced a concise political briefing for policymakers, based on five key recommendations:
- Mandatory animal welfare labelling
- End the cage age
- Ban low welfare imports
- Strengthen the Hunting Act
- Phase out animal testing
This briefing is designed to support officials and legislators in delivering meaningful, lasting improvements for animals across the UK.
