UPDATE: Possible good news for U.K. Animals!!

​news.sky.com/story/government-draft-tougher-animal-cruelty-laws-after-sentience-row-11167159

The proof is in the pudding when it comes to being diligent and making your voice heard! In my most recent Animal News Recap video https://youtu.be/h77eP_pO_qY, I discussed with you all the U.K.'s decision to vote against animal sentience and what that meant for animals which was less protection and more cruelty. That vote was a direct attack on animal welfare and worked against years of activism on animals' behalf.

In a wonderful turn of events, Environmental Secretary Michael Gove is drafting much tougher sentences for animal cruelty in the U.K. which is likely a response to the severe backlash the vote against animal sentience drew. Several U.K. and global animal welfare groups condemned the decision and were outraged speaking out against MP's for their decision. It must have worked because this new draft would see animal cruelty sentences increase from months to up to 5 years in prison!

It is reported that in some of the worst cases of animal cruelty, judges were looking to punish for longer periods of time but the current law wouldn't allow it. There were instances of stabbing, kicking, and poisoning animals that all resulted in less than 6 months in prison. These cases under the new draft would have come with up to 5 years in prison which is far more appropriate for the crime. 

This is a massive victory for animals especially considering the vote just a few weeks ago. Extreme cases of cruelty and abuse MUST come with appropriate jail time otherwise there is no guarantee the pattern won't continue. There must be a deterrent and that deterrence is up to 5 years in prison!

I'm super happy to report this to you guys because reporting on the vote against animal sentience was difficult for me. This is a victory for animal rights and a definite victory for U.K.. As I said, goes to show you that persistence and voicing your discontent is effective in helping animals! Never be afraid to speak out against injustices to animals!

HAPPY VEG