Anyone heard about the animal welfare bill being reviewed?

[Angiew]

There is this as well

http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/welfare-cats-cop/index.htm

we wrote in last year and I chased them up a couple of months a go and was basically told it would be ready when it was ready,  - typical goct response

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

Yes like how to build your cat a private outside loo, with flush 

[Gillian Harvey]

It sounds like its expanding on the existing act which states -  'anyone responsible for an animal must take reasonable steps to make sure the animal’s welfare needs are met' - by offering practical guides as to how to achieve this? Thats what it sounds like to me.

[Mark]

All I can find is this.

"In November 2008, the Secretary of State launched a public consultation on the new code of practice for cats, dogs and horses. The main purpose of the codes is to provide practical guidance on pet owners’ responsibilities under the Animal Welfare Act. The consultation exercise closed at the end of last year, and my Department is analysing the responses before the codes are approved by Parliament."

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/cmhansrd/cm090310/text/90310w0001.htm

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

No although it does produce a little blip at the back of my mind.

Do a search cos bound to be there if it is

[Mark]

Our business lecturer mentioned today that it is being reviewed regarding cats & dogs. She didn't go into detail and it wasn't a good time to ask with 105 people being lectured