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> “The Animal Welfare Sentience Bill provides a crucial assurance that animal wellbeing is rightly considered when developing new laws. The science is now clear

> “The Animal Welfare Sentience Bill provides a crucial assurance that animal wellbeing is rightly considered when developing new laws. The science is now clear that crustaceans and molluscs can feel pain and therefore it is only right they are covered by this vital piece of legislation.” What does this mean practically in day-to-day? Will they be banned as food items or have to be killed in specific ways only, or something else?

ikesau 3y ago
The bill creates a committee that will write reports on new laws that involve animals. Section 2 of the bill lists out how this will work. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/22/enacted#section-2-2 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/22/enacted#section... I don't think it's clear that any concrete policy will be set as a result of this, but it will hopefully ensure that animal wellbeing is considered appropriately in the development of the United Kingdom's society.
dangitnotagain 3y ago
Ritual slaughter perhaps? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritual_slaughter https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritual_slaughter Such is the cycle of civilization.
moate 3y ago
Likely more regulation around handling and slaughter, like the article says. Most farm animals are also considered sentient, but obviously still eaten throughout the country, but unlike with a lobster or octopus you currently can't just start hacking at a cow or pig with a knife while it is still alive to cut off a part to eat. It's an improvement, but if you're a vegan you'd likely want to go much further.
NotYourLawyer 3y ago
More humane slaughter for now. Eventually, eating them will doubtless be banned. You can tell from the sentience in the name of the law what the intent is. Give them an inch, they’ll take a mile.
- TheRealPomax 3y ago
  But not until eating cows, pigs, and chicken gets banned too. So it'll be a while.

ikesau 3y ago

The bill creates a committee that will write reports on new laws that involve animals. Section 2 of the bill lists out how this will work. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/22/enacted#section-2-2 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/22/enacted#section... I don't think it's clear that any concrete policy will be set as a result of this, but it will hopefully ensure that animal wellbeing is considered appropriately in the development of the United Kingdom's society.

dangitnotagain 3y ago

Ritual slaughter perhaps? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritual_slaughter https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritual_slaughter Such is the cycle of civilization.

moate 3y ago

Likely more regulation around handling and slaughter, like the article says. Most farm animals are also considered sentient, but obviously still eaten throughout the country, but unlike with a lobster or octopus you currently can't just start hacking at a cow or pig with a knife while it is still alive to cut off a part to eat. It's an improvement, but if you're a vegan you'd likely want to go much further.

NotYourLawyer 3y ago

More humane slaughter for now. Eventually, eating them will doubtless be banned. You can tell from the sentience in the name of the law what the intent is. Give them an inch, they’ll take a mile.

TheRealPomax 3y ago
But not until eating cows, pigs, and chicken gets banned too. So it'll be a while.