Question 8214 — animals

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Ms. Danielle Simonnet draws the attention of the Minister of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, Sea and Fisheries to the application of the ban on the reproduction of wild animals in circuses, which came into force in December 2023 in accordance with the law of November 30, 2021 aimed at combating animal abuse and strengthening the bond between animals and humans. Despite this ban, several Births of wild animals, particularly wild animals, have been reported in itinerant establishments, which compromises both compliance with the law and the implementation of the transition planned for the definitive cessation of circus shows with wild animals. This situation is all the more worrying given that the reception capacities of specialized structures are already limited and that uncontrolled reproduction aggravates the difficulty in relocating these animals. Although the accompanying decree provided for by law has been published, to date it remains without significant effect on the ground, due to a lack of controls and rigorously applied sanctions. In fact, certain establishments continue to openly circumvent the ban, which creates a situation of inequality before the law: circus performers who respect the regulations and begin the transition without delay are at a disadvantage compared to those who maintain their practices with impunity. Therefore, she wishes to know what concrete and immediate measures will be put in place to ensure the effectiveness of the ban on the reproduction of wild animals in circuses. She would also like to know the means of control deployed on the ground and the sanctions planned against non-compliant establishments, so that the transition undertaken can take place within a fair framework and in accordance with the spirit of the law.

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