Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Labour Animal Welfare Society Labour Animal Welfare Society ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News-library](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/news-library/) - [Andy Burnham: Statement on Animal Welfare](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2026/07/16/andy-burnham-statement-on-animal-welfare/) - Labour has a proud record on animal welfare. From banning fur farming and fox hunting to the Animal Welfare Act, I am proud to have been part of a brave and reforming government. I want to lead a government that matches that ambition. Animal welfare is a moral cause. We also understand even better, today, - [LAWS endorses Andy Burnham and calls for renewed action for animals](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2026/07/16/laws-endorses-andy-burnham-and-calls-for-renewed-action-for-animals/) - The Labour Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is pleased to endorse Andy Burnham to become Leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister. Whilst LAWS does not formally nominate candidates in Labour leadership elections, a long-standing policy, we believe that Andy is the right person to bring our party together and to deliver the party’s electoral - [Urge Andy Burnham to protect animal welfare](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2026/07/08/urge-labours-next-leader-to-keep-the-promise-on-animal-welfare/) - Labour promised the biggest boost to animal welfare in a generation. Now we need to make sure that promise is delivered. Please write to your local Labour MP today and ask them to raise animal welfare with Andy Burnham and his team. Defra’s Animal Welfare Strategy must be reaffirmed, implemented in full, and backed with - [Trail hunting consultation guidance](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2026/05/25/trail-hunting-consultation-guidance/) - As part of the government’s world-leading Animal Welfare Strategy, announced in December, DEFRA has launched a consultation on banning trail hunting which closes on 18 June. A ban on trail hunting will deliver the party's pledge to end this practice, as committed to in the 2024 Labour Party Manifesto. The government is interested in responses from organisations and - [Trail hunting ban a step closer as Labour launches consultation process](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2026/03/26/trail-hunting-ban-a-step-closer-as-labour-launches-consultation-process/) - The Labour government has taken an important step for animal welfare by launching its consultation on banning trail hunting in England and Wales. This is welcome news for everyone who wants to see stronger protection for wild animals. Labour pledged in its 2024 manifesto to ban trail hunting, and the government has now begun the - [LAWS hosts parliamentary reception to celebrate Animal Welfare Strategy](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2026/02/26/laws-parliamentary-reception-to-celebrate-animal-welfare-strategy/) - This week, the Labour Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) hosted a parliamentary reception with Labour MPs, peers and animal protection advocates to celebrate the government’s new Animal Welfare Strategy and discuss the next steps needed to turn its commitments into real-world change for animals. The reception reflected a strong sense of momentum. Labour has set out - [Respond by 9 March 2026 to support ending cages for hens and better welfare for lambs.](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2026/03/01/respond-by-9-march-2026-to-support-ending-cages-for-hens-and-better-welfare-for-lambs/) - As part of the government’s world-leading Animal Welfare Strategy, announced in December, DEFRA has launched two consultations: one on ending cages for hens, and one on lamb welfare during castration and tail docking. Both consultations close at the end of the day on Monday 9 March. The government is interested in responses from organisations and members of the public. Every - [LAWS welcomes Labour’s Animal Welfare Strategy](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2025/12/22/laws-welcomes-labours-animal-welfare-strategy/) - Labour Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) welcomes today’s publication of Defra’s new Animal Welfare Strategy, which the government says will deliver the most ambitious animal welfare reforms in a generation, improving protections for pets, farmed animals and wildlife. The strategy sets a clear direction of travel away from outdated and harmful practices, and it reflects strong - [LAWS at Conference 2025](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2025/09/22/laws-at-conference-2025/) - It’s that time of year again: next week we’ll be in Liverpool, working hard to push animal welfare at Labour Conference. LAWS will be exhibiting throughout Conference at Stand E10 in the main exhibition hall. If you’re attending, please come and say hello, pick up materials and a plant-based chocolate, and hear how we can help deliver the biggest boost - [STATEMENTS ON ANIMAL WELFARE FROM DEPUTY LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2025/10/03/statements-on-animal-welfare-from-deputy-leadership-candidates/) - Labour Animal Welfare Society is pleased to share statements from candidates for Deputy Leader. As in previous leadership contests, we invite all candidates to set out their priorities for animals and animal welfare. The statements are published in alphabetical order. LAWS will not endorse or nominate a candidate in this process, although as a Socialist - [Article: Ban Hatch and Dispatch](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2025/06/06/article-ban-hatch-and-dispatch/) - A new campaign has been launched to ban male chick culling in the UK, which LAWS is proud to support. Here is an overview of this shocking practice and the campaign, written for LAWS by Jenny Canham of the Vegetarian Society. Sign the petition The UK is currently falling behind other European countries and risking - [Article: Forgotten Fish](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2025/02/10/article-forgotten-fish/) - Recently, LAWS supported an event on farmed fish welfare at the Scottish Parliament, led by the Humane League. Here is an overview of this important, but too often forgotten, animal welfare issue, written for LAWS by Georgie Hancock from the Humane League. The Humane League UK are standing up for farmed fish, the forgotten victims - [Labour in Wales will ban greyhound racing](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2025/02/24/labour-in-wales-will-ban-greyhound-racing/) - Greyhound racing will be banned "as soon as practically possible", the Labour-led Welsh government has said. Senior Labour figures announced the ban "as soon as practically possible", adding it was not "impossible" before the next Senedd election in 2026. Greyhound racing has been sharply criticised for harming dogs. The BBC reported that ministers had been under - [Farmed animal welfare: LAWS hold event in Parliament](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2025/02/11/farmed-animal-welfare-laws-hold-event-in-parliament/) - Today, LAWS held an event in Parliament on farmed animal welfare. Many Labour MPs dropped in to show their support for strengthening farm animal welfare and helping British farmers. We have identified four achievable policy solutions for the Labour government to strengthen farm animal welfare and support British farmers: Introduce mandatory animal welfare labelling Phase-out - [New LAWS briefing document:5 changes to improve the lives of animals](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2024/10/29/new-laws-briefing-document5-changes-to-improve-the-lives-of-animals/) - 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 short political briefing for officials and legislators based on five key recommendations. Mandatory animal welfare labelling End the cage age Ban low welfare imports Strengthen the Hunting Act Phase out animal - [LAWS Briefing: The Fur (Import & Sale) Bill](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2024/12/13/laws-briefing-the-fur-import-sale-bill/) - DOWNLOAD YOUR BRIEFING HERE A private members’ bill to end 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 LAWS patron. The bill would extend current trade bans on cat, dogs and seal fur to other species, including mink, - [Join LAWS today](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2024/06/28/join-laws-online-today/) - By joining the Labour Animal Welfare Society, you'll be part of an organisation that works to improve the lives of animals by promoting the cause of animal welfare across the Labour movement. LAWS is affiliated to the Labour Party as one of the official Socialist Societies. The 2024 LAWS AGM approved reform of the membership - [LAWS at Conference 2024](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2024/09/18/laws-at-conference-2024/) - It's that time of year again and, for the first time since 2009, Labour will be in power during Conference. LAWS will be exhibiting once again next week in Liverpool, so if you are attending you can find us at stand F8. We also have a fringe event and (of course) our traditional karaoke. More details - [Membership](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2024/06/01/membership/) - By joining the Labour Animal Welfare Society, you'll be part of an organisation that works to improve the lives of animals by promoting the cause of animal welfare across the Labour movement. LAWS is affiliated to the Labour Party as one of the official Socialist Societies. The 2024 LAWS AGM approved reform of the membership - ['Labour will improve animal welfare' promises 2024 manifesto](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2024/06/13/labour-will-improve-animal-welfare-promises-2024-manifesto/) - The next Labour government's commitment to the cause of animal welfare has been formally recognised in the party's 2024 general election manifesto, 'Change', which is published today. The document outlines key policies that Labour will fulfill, after 14 years of Tory broken promises on animal welfare issues. Under the section titled 'Stronger animal welfare', the - [Labour will introduce the most comprehensive animal welfare package in a generation](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2024/06/12/labour-will-introduce-the-most-comprehensive-animal-welfare-package-in-a-generation/) - Labour has pledged to introduce the biggest boost in animal welfare for a generation in a bid to end the horrific levels of cruelty animals suffer. Labour’s Shadow Environment Secretary, Steve Reed MP, outlined Labour’s plans to protect endangered species and Britain’s most loved pets. Singer and animal rights campaigner Will Young backed Labour’s plans - [Tories ignore scientific advice and expand the badger cull](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2024/06/04/tories-ignore-scientific-advice-and-expand-the-badger-cull/) - The Tory government has issued more badger cull licences, overruling DEFRA’s own scientific adviser who says there is “no justification” for doing so, according to leaked documents. The Labour Party has previously said it would end the badger cull if it wins power. Daniel Zeichner, the shadow farming minister, said last year: “The 2018 Godfray review, the last piece - [Labour's foie gras ban pledge confirmed](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2024/06/11/labours-foie-gras-ban-pledge-confirmed/) - Ahead of July's General Election, Labour has confirmed it will ban products made by force-feeding ducks or geese from entering the UK, after a similar policy was dropped by the Tories. Steve Reed, the shadow environment secretary, told The Times: “Labour has a proud track record on animal welfare, from ending the testing of animals for - [A Better Life For Animals: a proposed animal welfare manifesto](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2023/10/07/a-better-life-for-animals-a-proposed-animal-welfare-manifesto/) - LAWS urges Labour to adopt proposed animal welfare manifesto Download the full proposed manifesto here The Labour Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) has published ‘A Better Life For Animals’, a proposed animal welfare manifesto containing policies designed to improve animal welfare in Britain under the next Labour government. LAWS is urging the leadership of the Labour Party to - [Impact magazine: download the LAWS journal now](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2023/09/28/impact-magazine-download-the-laws-journal-now/) - Download Impact here The Autumn 2023 edition of Impact, the Labour Animal Welfare Society journal, is now available. Those attending Labour Conference in Liverpool will be able to pick up a paper version from the LAWS stand in the main exhibition hall and all LAWS members will receive a copy through the post. If you'd - [Sir Keir Starmer](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2020/02/13/keir-starmer/) - Labour’s socialist societies are a hugely important part of the Labour Party family and the Labour Animal Welfare Society play a crucial role in campaigning on the rights of animals and promoting animal welfare within our party. We are the Party of the hunting ban and the Animal Welfare Act and that wouldn’t be the - [New report shows devastating impact of commercial pheasant and partridge shoots](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2021/07/13/laws-shooting-report/) - Read and download our new report here For immediate release A NEW SCIENTIFIC REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL PHEASANT AND PARTRIDGE SHOOTS REVEALS THEIR DEVASTATING IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY IN THE UK. Labour Animal Welfare Society (LAWS), which commissioned the report is calling for pheasant and partridge shooting to be banned. The new report reveals - [NEW REPORT: BOLD ANIMAL WELFARE POLICIES CAN HELP LABOUR CONNECT WITH VOTERS](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2022/09/23/winning-together/) - ‘Winning Together’, published by the Labour Animal Welfare Society, finds that animal welfare is an important issue for voters in Labour’s target seats. 23 September 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOWNLOAD THE REPORT 'WINNING TOGETHER' HERE The Labour Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) has today published ‘Winning Together: How Bold Animal Welfare Policies Can Help Labour Connect - [Statements on animal welfare from Labour's Leader and Deputy Leader](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2020/02/17/labour-leadership-elections-2020-statements-on-animal-welfare-from-candidates/) - It has become a tradition for LAWS to approach candidates in Labour's Leader and Deputy Leader elections, asking them to provide a statement giving their views on animal welfare issues. Their views are important because animal welfare is important, but also because a significant number of electors (and Labour members) believe these issues are important - [Labour's new animal welfare plan unveiled](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2018/03/09/labours-new-animal-welfare-plan-unveiled/) - The UK Labour Party has unveiled it's new animal welfare plan. The Labour Animal Welfare Society - [Stop the mountain hare killings: where does Scottish Labour stand?](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2018/05/09/stop-the-mountain-hare-killings-where-do-scottish-labour-stand/) - The mountain hare is native to the Scottish Highlands. In their white winter coats, bounding over the snow, they are an iconic image of the ‘untameable’ wild Scotland that we all love. Yet this beautiful animal is routinely shot – even in the Cairngorms National Park – by hunting parties out for the thrill, and - [Template CLP motion on Labour's Animal Welfare Plan](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2018/09/13/template-clp-motion-on-labours-animal-welfare-plan/) - Raising animal welfare issues at your local constituency and branch party meetings is a great way to keep animal issues on the political agenda. it can also help Below is a template motion to be used to raise awareness in your local party about animal welfare issues and facilitate discussion on this often overlooked issue: - [LAWS fringe meeting, Monday 24 September](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2018/09/13/laws-fringe-meeting-monday-24-september/) - [LAWS Karaoke Fringe Event at Labour Conference 2018](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2018/09/15/laws-karaoke-fringe-event-at-labour-conference-2018/) - [LAWS Day Conference - Saturday 16 March 2019](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2019/02/04/laws-day-conference-saturday-16-march-2019/) - Save the date. This year’s LAWS Day Conference will take place on Saturday, 16 March in London at the Bloomsbury Baptist Church (conference room), 235 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8EP. The event will run from 10 am to approximately 4 pm. Please let us know if you will be attending. There is a fee of £10 - [Labour launches Animal Welfare Manifesto](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2019/08/28/labour-launches-animal-welfare-manifesto/) - Following public consultation, Shadow Secretary for DEFRA, Sue Hayman, will today unveil the party’s 50-point Animal Welfare Manifesto for government. Labour will announce radical action to strengthen animal welfare law, promote the highest level of care for domestic animals, improve welfare for animals used in sport and research and increase efforts to protect wild and - [Important News!](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2017/02/28/important-news/) - The Government e-petition on Ivory started by LAWS Executive member Ellen Cobb who is also a member of the Labour Animal Rights Group reached over 100,000 signatures at the start of February and in turn was debated in Parliament on Monday 6th February with Mary Glindon MP speaking from Labour's Shadow DeFRA team. The Government - [Have Your Say: Labour's Animal Welfare Consultation](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2018/04/09/have-your-say-labours-animal-welfare-consultation/) - Recently, Labour launched a 50-point animal welfare plan, detailing the policies the party would seek to implement if and when it forms a government. Labour has always been the party that has taken the lead in animal welfare and animal rights issues are important to Labour supporters. So we wanted to remind you - [Conference Karaoke 2017!](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2017/09/15/conference-karaoke-2017/) - [LAWS DAY CONFERENCE](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2017/03/03/laws-day-conference/) - March 11, 2017 Bloomsbury Baptist Church, London WC2H 8EP TIMETABLE 10.15 – 10.30 Tea, coffee biscuits 10.30 – 10.40 opening remarks and welcome 10.40 – 11.05 Commercial shooting – panel discussion with Luke Steele 11.05 – 11.30 Dominic Dyer, Born Free The Ivory Trade and update on badger cull 11.30- 12.00 Nick Palmer (CFI) Labour - [LAWS Day Conference – Saturday 11th March 2017](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2017/02/03/laws-day-conference-saturday-11th-march-2017/) - The Labour Animal Welfare Society will hold its annual Day Conference on Saturday 11th March 2017. The provisional agenda will include speakers on a range of subjects including how Brexit will affect the animal welfare agenda, CCTV in slaughterhouses, the ivory trade, shooting and the strengthening of animal welfare legislation. The conference will be held - [MAJOR NEW DRAFT ANIMAL WELFARE MANIFESTO LAUNCHED](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2016/12/06/major-new-draft-animal-welfare-manifesto-launched/) - A few months ago, Jeremy Corbyn and the then Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA, Kerry McCarthy, commissioned Nick Palmer, former Labour MP for Broxtowe, and Michelle Thew, former PPC for Bexhill and Battle and CEO of Cruelty Free International, to prepare a substantial animal welfare package. After wide consultation with interested organisations, the package - [LEADER AND DEPUTY LEADER CANDIDATES - STATEMENTS ON ANIMAL WELFARE](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2015/07/29/leader-and-deputy-leader-candidates-statements-on-animal-welfare/) - Andy Burnham MP Of all the issues confronting a new leader of the Labour Party, and a party seeking to regain the trust of the electorate and govern the country in five years time, animal welfare isn't at the top of the agenda. But it is an issue that many voters care passionately about, as - [Labour Party Campaign Report](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2015/05/04/labour-party-campaign-report/) - Download Page 1 PDF Download page 2 PDF - [LABOUR ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY CAMPAIGN CONFERENCE:](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2014/12/27/labour-animal-welfare-society-campaign-conference/) - The latest edition of LAWS Impact Magazine is now available. Please download here: Impact Magazine April 2013 (PDF) SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2015: 11am-4pm (Registration 10.30am) Light House Media Centre, The Chubb Buildings, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT The theme for the conference will be the Animal Welfare Campaign and policy, which will play - [LAWS Annual Karaoke at Labour Party Annual Conference](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2014/07/18/laws-annual-karaoke-at-labour-party-annual-conference/) - [LAWS Annual Conference Reception 2014](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2014/07/18/laws-annual-conference-reception-2014/) - [Labour Animal Welfare Policy, have Your Say!](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2014/02/14/labour-animal-welfare-policy-have-your-say/) - Below is a booklet we have just published, LAWS Animal Welfare Policy. There has never been a more important time for you to spend a minute to help formulate Labour's Animal Welfare Policy for the next General Election. Click on image to download. (PDF) - [Failing the whales](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2013/09/16/failing-the-whales/) - We Labour Members of the House of Commons pledge ourselves to continue to work for Animal Welfare. Janet Anderson MP Rossendale & Darwin Adrian Bailey MP West Bromwich West Margaret M Beckett MP Derby South Ann Begg MP Aberdeen South Ben Bradshaw MP Exeter Nick Brown MP Newcastle upon Tyne East & Wallsend Martin Caton - [Latest Edition of Impact Magazine](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2013/05/03/latest-edition-of-impact-magazine/) - The latest edition of LAWS Impact Magazine is now available. Please download here: Impact Magazine April 2013 (PDF) - [LAWS Submission to Labour Party Your Britain Policy Consultation](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2013/03/13/laws-submission-to-labour-party-your-britain-policy-consultation/) - More recently, in July 2011 an ORB poll confirmed that 'animal welfare is something that most people say is important when deciding which political party to support and for one in six (16%) it is "very important".' Labour has a long and proud tradition of supporting and improving the welfare of animals. Prior to the - [Report from Manchester Conference and Wolverhampton Campaign Stand](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2013/02/02/report-from-manchester-conference-and-wolverhampton-campaign-stand/) - The Fringe meeting and reception held at National Conference in Manchester this year was a great success. Over 80 attended the fringe meeting. Speakers were Mary Creagh MP Shadow Secretary of State DEFRA, Kerry McCarthy MP Shadow FCO Minister, Baroness Angela Smith Opposition Deputy Chief Whip, Robert Evans Candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner , - [LABOUR ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY DAY CONFERENCE ON POLICY](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2013/02/02/labour-animal-welfare-society-day-conference-on-policy/) - Briefing note from Mark Glover NEC member and a member of the National Policy Forum. The Labour Party has launched its new and exciting programme of policy making – Agenda 2015 – which provides a timetable and mechanism for policy development leading up to the production of the next Labour general election manifesto. Central to - [LABOUR POLICY AND ANIMAL WELFARE](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2013/02/02/labour-policy-and-animal-welfare/) - Briefing note from Mark Glover NEC member and a member of the National Policy Forum. The Labour Party has launched its new and exciting programme of policy making – Agenda 2015 – which provides a timetable and mechanism for policy development leading up to the production of the next Labour general election manifesto. Central to - [Going to Labour Party Conference 2012?](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2012/09/14/going-to-labour-party-conference-2012/) - Don't forget to visit us on stand 14. - [Labour Party Conference Events](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2012/09/14/labour-party-conference-events/) - [LAWS Launch Local Government Charter](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2012/06/20/laws-launch-local-government-charter/) - A billion animals are killed each year in the United Kingdom by us humans. They are either reared for food or sport, killed in the wild or experimented on before being slaughtered. All of us have a responsibility to ensure that these and the other animals in our care are treated well and killed humanely. - [January Edition of Impact Magazine Released](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2012/01/31/january-edition-of-impact-magazine-released/) - Click the image to download the full edition. (PDF) - [Stop the Cull!! T-Shirts](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2011/10/17/stop-the-cull-t-shirts/) - Why not join in and support our campaign by wearing our excellent T-Shirts? The T-Shirts are Fair Trade and come in sizes XL,L and M. Printed Black on a Yellow T.Shirt. They cost £8 each plus £2.00p towards postage and packing. Special price for buying 5 or more £7.00p each. If you'd like to order - [LAWS Reception - Labour Party Conference 2011](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2011/09/02/laws-reception-labour-party-conference-2011/) - We shall be exhibiting as usual at this year’s Labour Party Annual Conference. If you are attending conference then please visit us on: Our Stall - LAWS Stand No.149. The famous LAWS Karaoke will return this conference on Monday 26 September 2011, Sefotn Room, Adelphi Hotel, Ranlagh Place, Liverpool L3 5UL between 8.30pm to 1.00am. - [LAWS Conference Karaoke](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2011/09/02/laws-conference-karaoke/) - We shall be exhibiting as usual at this year’s Labour Party Annual Conference. If you are attending conference then please visit us on: Our Stall - LAWS Stand No.149. The famous LAWS Karaoke will return this conference on Monday 26 September 2011, Sefotn Room, Adelphi Hotel, Ranlagh Place, Liverpool L3 5UL between 8.30pm to 1.00am. - [LAWS at Labour Conference 2011](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2011/09/02/laws-at-labour-conference-2011/) - We shall be exhibiting as usual at this year’s Labour Party Annual Conference. If you are attending conference then please visit us on: Our Stall - LAWS Stand No.149. - [New LAWS policy document](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2011/05/17/new-laws-policy-document/) - Following the Policy Conference held last October, and after a series of consultations we now have a new LAWS policy document – a PDF of which can be downloaded by clicking the image below. We would like to thank Mark Glover for the work he did in presenting and producing the draft document at the - [Europe Bans Seal Import](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/europe-bans-seal-import/) - Wally Burley, LAWS This is great news and the Labour Animal Welfare Society is delighted with the decision of Labour Minister, Hilary Benn. A decision we have been calling for over a long period of time. Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for the Environment, told the House of Commons that even large scale culling of - [Animal News from Wales](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/animal-news-from-wales/) - Wally Burley, LAWS This is great news and the Labour Animal Welfare Society is delighted with the decision of Labour Minister, Hilary Benn. A decision we have been calling for over a long period of time. Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for the Environment, told the House of Commons that even large scale culling of - [Minister Says No to Badger Cull](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/minister-says-no-to-badger-cull/) - Wally Burley, LAWS This is great news and the Labour Animal Welfare Society is delighted with the decision of Labour Minister, Hilary Benn. A decision we have been calling for over a long period of time. Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for the Environment, told the House of Commons that even large scale culling of - [Compassionate Conservatives?](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/compassionate-conservatives/) - 1) The Council is responsible for licensing all zoos in its area under the provisions of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981. The Act requires regular formal inspection of zoos by a team, including three external inspectors, one being directly appointed by the local authority and two from the Secretary of State's list of persons deemed - [Beauty in the Battery Hen](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/beauty-in-the-battery-hen/) - https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/laws-header-banner21.png Impact September 2008 Editorial The Tory leader David Cameron is committed to have a vote in Parliament to bring back “Hunting with Dogs”. It is therefore important that we publicise this as widely as possible. We are launching a petition to bring to the attention of the British Public the Tory stance on bringing - [Tory Alert – Hunting Act Repeal and Badger Slaughter Now](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/tory-alert-hunting-act-repeal-and-badger-slaughter-now/) - https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/laws-header-banner21.png Impact September 2008 Editorial The Tory leader David Cameron is committed to have a vote in Parliament to bring back “Hunting with Dogs”. It is therefore important that we publicise this as widely as possible. We are launching a petition to bring to the attention of the British Public the Tory stance on bringing - [Marine ( Scotland ) Bill, Scottish Parliament](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/marine-scotland-bill-scottish-parliament/) - https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/laws-header-banner21.png Impact September 2008 Editorial The Tory leader David Cameron is committed to have a vote in Parliament to bring back “Hunting with Dogs”. It is therefore important that we publicise this as widely as possible. We are launching a petition to bring to the attention of the British Public the Tory stance on bringing - [Seals Culled to Protect Salmon](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/seals-culled-to-protect-salmon/) - https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/laws-header-banner21.png Impact September 2008 Editorial The Tory leader David Cameron is committed to have a vote in Parliament to bring back “Hunting with Dogs”. It is therefore important that we publicise this as widely as possible. We are launching a petition to bring to the attention of the British Public the Tory stance on bringing - [Ocean Noise, Invisible Pollution](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/ocean-noise-invisible-pollution/) - https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/laws-header-banner21.png Impact September 2008 Editorial The Tory leader David Cameron is committed to have a vote in Parliament to bring back “Hunting with Dogs”. It is therefore important that we publicise this as widely as possible. We are launching a petition to bring to the attention of the British Public the Tory stance on bringing - [Real Fur Should Be Labelled](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/real-fur-should-be-labelled/) - https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/laws-header-banner21.png Impact September 2008 Editorial The Tory leader David Cameron is committed to have a vote in Parliament to bring back “Hunting with Dogs”. It is therefore important that we publicise this as widely as possible. We are launching a petition to bring to the attention of the British Public the Tory stance on bringing - [Save the Whale](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/save-the-whale/) - https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/laws-header-banner21.png Impact September 2008 Editorial The Tory leader David Cameron is committed to have a vote in Parliament to bring back “Hunting with Dogs”. It is therefore important that we publicise this as widely as possible. We are launching a petition to bring to the attention of the British Public the Tory stance on bringing - [Vote Labour or the Fox Gets It](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/vote-labour-or-the-fox-gets-it/) - https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/laws-header-banner21.png Impact September 2008 Editorial The Tory leader David Cameron is committed to have a vote in Parliament to bring back “Hunting with Dogs”. It is therefore important that we publicise this as widely as possible. We are launching a petition to bring to the attention of the British Public the Tory stance on bringing - [Get involved and let’s do all we can to stop the Tories getting power.](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/get-involved-and-lets-do-all-we-can-to-stop-the-tories-getting-power/) - Having been a Member of the National Assembly for Wales since 1999 and Chair of the Assembly All Party Animal Welfare Group since it’s inception in 2000, I have taken a lead on issues of animal welfare in the Assembly. This year, I am working on two particular issues – “puppy farms” and “badgers”. Turning - [Fox Facts](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/fox-facts/) - Having been a Member of the National Assembly for Wales since 1999 and Chair of the Assembly All Party Animal Welfare Group since it’s inception in 2000, I have taken a lead on issues of animal welfare in the Assembly. This year, I am working on two particular issues – “puppy farms” and “badgers”. Turning - [Puppy Farms and Badgers by Lorraine Barrett AM](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/puppy-farms-and-badgers-by-lorraine-barrett-am/) - Having been a Member of the National Assembly for Wales since 1999 and Chair of the Assembly All Party Animal Welfare Group since it’s inception in 2000, I have taken a lead on issues of animal welfare in the Assembly. This year, I am working on two particular issues – “puppy farms” and “badgers”. Turning - [European Parliament Ban the Import of Seal, Sea Lion and Walrus Skins in the 27 Countries of the European Union](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/european-parliament-ban-the-import-of-seal-sea-lion-and-walrus-skins-in-the-27-countries-of-the-european-union/) - Maria Micallef, LAWS Member For a copy of the background research document to this article, please contact Wally Burley at 07833 664032 or walter@burley57.wanadoo.co.uk. As many animal welfare activists will be aware the establishment of the International Whaling Commission was to regulate whaling with its primary role being to end commercial whaling and regulate whaling - [Japan and the Politics of Extinction](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/28/japan-and-the-politics-of-extinction/) - Maria Micallef, Malta, LAWS Member For a copy of the background research document to this article, please contact Wally Burley at 07833 664032 or walter@burley57.wanadoo.co.uk. As many animal welfare activists will be aware the establishment of the International Whaling Commission was to regulate whaling with its primary role being to end commercial whaling and regulate - [Stop the Tories to save animals](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/27/test/) - Wally Burley, Chair Labour Animal Welfare Society If you wish to help us in the Campaign then contact Labour Animal Welfare Society via our contact page. The Conservative Party has pledged that if they become the next Government they will hold a new vote in Parliament to reverse Labour’s ban on “Hunting with Dogs”. David - [Animal Welfare 10 Point Plan](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/2010/11/27/hello-world-2/) - 1. Fully implement and enforce the Animal Welfare Act. Each police force should have specialist animal welfare knowledge and officers. 2. To provide safe homes for pets of people needing refuge from domestic violence. 3. Fur labelling to show consumers if items on sale are made with real animal fur. 4. Animal experiments. Proper funding ## Pages - [Labour Animal Welfare Society](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/) - Labour Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is affiliated with the Labour Party as an official Socialist Society. We are a home for the many Labour members passionate about animal welfare and we support the Labour Party on understanding the key issues for animal welfare. 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From bringing forward the landmark Hunting Act to protecting the - [LAWS Local Authority Animal Welfare Charter](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/laws-animal-charter/) - https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/laws-header-banner21.png Impact September 2008 Editorial The Tory leader David Cameron is committed to have a vote in Parliament to bring back “Hunting with Dogs”. It is therefore important that we publicise this as widely as possible. We are launching a petition to bring to the attention of the British Public the Tory stance on bringing - [Labour's Achievements for Animals](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/labours-achievements-for-animals/) - Since the General Election in 1997 the Labour Government has * Since 1997 no great apes (chimpanzees, orangutans and gorillas) have been used in experiments in the UK * The Home Office stopped giving licences to test finished cosmetic products in 1998 * Banned fur farming in England and Wales on moral grounds when it - [Contact](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/contact/) - Write to: Nicki Brooks Secretary LAWS 30 Station Road Carlton Nottingham NG4 3AX email: labouranimalwelfaresociety@gmail.com Facebook: @labouranimalwelfaresociety - [New LAWS report exposes pheasant & partridge shooting](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/report-on-pheasant-partridge-shoots/) - Read and download our new report here A NEW SCIENTIFIC REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL PHEASANT AND PARTRIDGE SHOOTS REVEALS THEIR DEVASTATING IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY IN THE UK. 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These standards will be regularly reviewed, updated and monitored to ensure that the welfare of the animals is as - [Horses and Ponies and Exotic Animals](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/laws-animal-charter/horses-and-ponies-and-exotic-animals/) - 1) The Council's Animal Welfare Officers, in conjunction with a veterinary officer, will continue to ensure that Horse Riding Establishments comply with licensing conditions. 2) The Council will seek to limit the keeping of horses where there is inadequate provision for grazing and will seek the provision of off road riding and exercise areas away - [Dog and Cat Breeding and Protection](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/laws-animal-charter/dog-and-cat-breeding-and-protection/) - 1) The Council is responsible for the licensing and enforcement of licence conditions in respect of a range of activities involving animals, including: Dog Breeding, Pet Shops, Animal Boarding, Riding Establishments, and Zoos. The Council also has a role in enforcement of a range of other statutory powers in relation to dogs (including dangerous dogs), - [Pets in Council Housing](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/laws-animal-charter/pets-in-council-housing/) - 1) The Council is responsible for the licensing and enforcement of licence conditions in respect of a range of activities involving animals, including: Dog Breeding, Pet Shops, Animal Boarding, Riding Establishments, and Zoos. The Council also has a role in enforcement of a range of other statutory powers in relation to dogs (including dangerous dogs), - [Companion Animals](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/laws-animal-charter/companion-animals/) - 1) The Council is responsible for the licensing and enforcement of licence conditions in respect of a range of activities involving animals, including: Dog Breeding, Pet Shops, Animal Boarding, Riding Establishments, and Zoos. The Council also has a role in enforcement of a range of other statutory powers in relation to dogs (including dangerous dogs), - [Policy on Council Activities and Education](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/laws-animal-charter/policy-on-council-activities-and-education/) - 1) The Council is responsible for the licensing and enforcement of licence conditions in respect of a range of activities involving animals, including: Dog Breeding, Pet Shops, Animal Boarding, Riding Establishments, and Zoos. The Council also has a role in enforcement of a range of other statutory powers in relation to dogs (including dangerous dogs), - [Enforcement and Responsibilities](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/laws-animal-charter/enforcement-and-responsibilities/) - 1) The Council is responsible for the licensing and enforcement of licence conditions in respect of a range of activities involving animals, including: Dog Breeding, Pet Shops, Animal Boarding, Riding Establishments, and Zoos. The Council also has a role in enforcement of a range of other statutory powers in relation to dogs (including dangerous dogs), - [General Principles](https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/laws-animal-charter/general-principles/) - https://www.labouranimalwelfaresociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/laws-header-banner21.png Impact September 2008 Editorial The Tory leader David Cameron is committed to have a vote in Parliament to bring back “Hunting with Dogs”. 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