Police to gain 'greater powers' to tackle livestock worrying

Rural groups have welcomed the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare which could see police gain greater powers to tackle livestock worrying crimes.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Police to gain 'greater powers' to tackle livestock worrying

Rural groups have welcomed the Government's Action Plan for Animal Welfare which will see police gain greater powers to tackle livestock worrying crimes. The news was part of this week's Queen's Speech,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

2018 KRAMER KL30.5T

2018 KRAMER KL30.5T

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

HIT 454 TEDDER & HIT 6.69 TEDDER

HIT 454 TEDDER & HIT 6.69 TEDDER

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

POTTINGER OFFERS (EX STOCK)

POTTINGER OFFERS (EX STOCK)

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Farm Business

'Yuck factor' keeps consumers away from insect-based meat alternatives

'Yuck factor' keeps consumers away from insect-based meat alternatives

New report says creepy crawlies fail to make the grade in search for animal-free proteins

clock 23 June 2025 • 2 min read
Middle East crisis impacts agricultural commodities

Middle East crisis impacts agricultural commodities

Rising tensions in the Middle East could impact grain, oilseed and fertiliser markets

Alex Black
clock 20 June 2025 • 2 min read
Royal Highland Show: Red meat sector calls on retailers to back Scotch over low welfare imports

Royal Highland Show: Red meat sector calls on retailers to back Scotch over low welfare imports

Quality Meat Scotland chair Kate Rowell said supermarkets must now send a clear message to farmers that they support and back their high reputational standards over lower welfare farming and cheap imports

clock 20 June 2025 • 8 min read