Claim fa52bdc0Checked 09 Jul 2026
TrueOn the truth scale
“We have some basic animal-protection rules.”
Reasoning & Evidence09 Jul 2026
Yes. By December 2011, the UK already had statutory animal-welfare protections in place. The Animal Welfare Act 2006 was the principal law on animal welfare, and the government described it as providing the basic welfare requirements for animal owners and keepers; its explanatory notes also say it brought together and updated legislation promoting the welfare of vertebrate animals. That makes the statement that "we have some basic animal-protection rules" accurate. Sources: GOV.UK (Animal welfare guidance; 2010–2015 government policy: animal welfare), and legislation.gov.uk (Animal Welfare Act 2006 explanatory notes). (gov.uk)
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To some extent. To some extent. Our culture and our upbringing do dictate what we find acceptable within the rules of society. But no, I mean, look, we have some basic animal-protection rules that wouldn’t let you do it. Do I think those rules are unnecessary and should be scrapped? I can’t get drawn down that route!
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