UK Laws Protecting Animals To Receive Spotlight In Upcoming Queen’s Speech

As the Queen speaks to mark the annual opening of the upcoming parliamentary year, the government’s strategy to improve animal welfare standards will be highlighted

etter standards of animal welfare will be highlighted in the Queen’s Speech this week, ahead of several landmark UKs bills.

Among them, animal sentience and tougher penalties for animal cruelty are to be enshrined in law.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs UK Minister George Eustice detailed the plans in an interview with The Telegraph.

Queen’s Speech

The Queen’s Speech marks The State Opening of Parliament. The annual event is taking place on Tuesday, May 11, and sets out the government’s agenda for the coming political year.