Congratulations to Duncan McNair and all the team at Save The Asian Elephant (STAE) as their Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill passed successfully through the House of Lords yesterday, without division or opposition (as in all stages in the Commons and the Lords). Royal Assent has been granted by the King.
Duncan McNair, CEO of STAE said:
“Save The Asian Elephants and the millions who have supported our campaign hope the passing into law of the landmark Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill will prove a momentous day for animals everywhere. The measures, resolutely implemented and enforced, will help protect endangered and vulnerable species across the world from extreme exploitation, harm and death in tourism. They will also save many lives of humans too, turned on by maddened elephants and other creatures provoked by torture.
Save The Asian Elephants is hugely appreciative of all who have supported our campaign for these changes, of our government, our Parliament across the party divide, the charity sector and the public. All must now set our hand to starting the transition from brutal and dangerous practices to ethical sanctuaries and wildlife reserves.
Britain can take pride in this world-first law and we must encourage the world to follow suit whilst time remains for so many beleaguered species, our brothers and sisters in nature.”
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