Animal Welfare Standards Enhancement of 2014
Rationale
Current standards fail to protect farmed animals from suffering in intensive systems; regulated farming standards improve welfare and public health.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)
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Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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Animal Welfare StandardsProposer
Party
Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats
An alliance to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity
Core pillars
Hugo Harding
Activist · Age 70
Hugo Harding, a charismatic former military officer and academic, leverages his extensive network and media savvy to craft compelling narratives, making him a formidable force in both policy and public perception.
Timeline
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Draft26 April 2014
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Vote Open26 April 2014
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Vote Closed25 June 2014
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Became Law25 June 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 89 / 100 seats (89.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 11
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats Proposer | 20 | Yes | No reason given |
| Avalon First Movement | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Avalonian Front | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 22 | Yes | No reason given |
| Future For Avalon | 18 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 24 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Union | 3 | Yes | No reason given |