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Employment Tribunal decision.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Auerbach on 21 October 2021.
Caring for your pets this Christmas.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New international support for innovative technologies
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
From 6 April it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision of Judge Hemingway on 26 January 2021
The government have announced a consultation on a ban on third party puppy and kitten sales in England.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Government to introduce tougher sentencing and improved police powers to tackle cruel practice of chasing hares with dogs
It will be cheaper and easier to travel abroad with pets from 1 January 2012, when the UK harmonises its rules governing pet movement with the rest of Europe.
New 'Lucy's Law' legislation laid in Parliament to end puppy and kitten farming.
The government is asking for people's views about whether current penalties for dog offences are severe enough.
Acts further strengthen the UK’s position as a world leader for animal health and welfare now that we have left the EU
It will become cheaper and easier to travel abroad with pets when new rules are introduced at the start of next year.
‘Petfished’ campaign urges people to spot ‘red flags’ when buying a puppy or kitten ahead of ban on third party sales - ‘Lucy’s Law’ coming into force on 6 April
The CMA is investigating the completed acquisition by CVS Group plc of Quality Pet Care Ltd (trading as The Vet).
Tougher sentencing and improved powers introduced under the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 to tackle the cruel practice of chasing hares with dogs
From today (6 April 2016) it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped.
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