Government says CCTV in abattoirs has proved success

The introduction of mandatory CCTV in all abattoirs in England has been proven to be effective, according to a new Government report

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
The five-year review has backed the introduction of CCTV in slaughterhouses
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The five-year review has backed the introduction of CCTV in slaughterhouses

The five-year post-Implementation Review was published earlier this week and revealed what Defra is terming the ‘positive impact of the Government's introduction of CCTV in slaughterhouses'. The investigation...

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