Introducing penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences in England

Closes 20 Jul 2023

Opened 25 May 2023

Overview

We are seeking your views on the government’s proposed implementation of penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences in England only.

Why your views matter

We want to know your views on the scope of animal health and welfare offences that could be covered by penalty notices and elements on how the penalty regime might work in practice to ensure the guidance is clear and transparent to enforcers and the general public.

Give us your views

Audiences

  • Charities/Voluntary Organisations
  • Animal welfare campaigners
  • Vets
  • Operators of animal gatherings
  • Abattoir Operator
  • Livestock show ground operators
  • Manufacturers of livestock identifiers
  • Local Authorities
  • Policy Teams
  • Pet Owners
  • Pet Interest Groups
  • Pet Carriers
  • Veterinarians
  • Local Authorities
  • Horse riders
  • Farmers
  • Trading Standards Officers
  • Environmental Health Officers
  • Stakeholders

Interests

  • Animals