Clause 34 - Destruction of animals involved in fighting offences
Animal Welfare Bill
9:00 am
Greg Mulholland (Shadow Minister, International Development; Leeds North West, Liberal Democrat)
I will not dwell on the amendment because I am keen to make progress as this is our last day. The matter was touched on in the discussion on clause 29. I just want to reiterate that the issue in this case is clarity. As the clause stands, it does not specify what
“other than the interests of the animal”
refers to. It is rather worryingly vague. We are trying to make it clear that there needs to be a reason, and the reason that we suggest is a threat to public safety. Will the Minister go over the arguments again?