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UK GOVERNMENT'S ANIMAL WELFARE STRATEGY FOR ENGLAND
In December 2025, the UK Government published the Animal Welfare Strategy for England. The RSPCA is supportive of the Strategy would like to see its actions implemented by the Government.
The RSPCA welcomes the UK Government's animal welfare strategy, published in December 2025. We agree with much of the thorough roadmap for a wide range of issues.
We support the 70 recommendations for raising welfare standards across companion, farm animals and wildlife. However, these must be completed in under four years. The Government must set a clear timetable with firm deadlines to avoid delays and inconsistent enforcement.
WE ARE CALLING FOR MPS TO:
1. Urge the Government to publish clear timelines for delivery of all commitments in the Strategy.
2. Ask for an annual debate to review the state of animal welfare and progress on the Strategy.
3. Make sure enforcement of any new laws is effective by ensuring local authorities are properly resourced.
4. Continue to raise these issues in Parliament through debates, questions and meetings with Ministers. (If you require assistance with this please do get in touch with the RSPCA’s public affairs team).