Animal Welfare: Police

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of introducing a dedicated animal cruelty unit within the police force.

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1. 18 June 2025

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of introducing a dedicated animal cruelty unit within the police force.

   Source: Commons

2. 25 June 2025

   Answer

   The Department regularly meets other Government departments to discuss animal welfare issues including enforcement. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, local authorities, the Animal and Plant Health Agency and the police all have powers to investigate alle...

   Source: Written answer

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