Overview

This bill aims to ban the export of livestock from Great Britain for slaughter. It covers cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and pigs, and includes animals exported for fattening before slaughter. The bill also sets out provisions for enforcement and penalties for violations.

Description

Export Prohibition

The bill prohibits the export of specified livestock (cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and pigs) from Great Britain for slaughter. This includes sending, transporting, or organizing transport to anywhere outside the British Isles if the exporter knows, or should reasonably know, the animals are intended for slaughter or fattening before slaughter.

Enforcement and Penalties

The bill allows for the creation of regulations to enforce the ban. These regulations may grant powers to relevant authorities, including powers of entry, inspection, and seizure. They may also establish civil and/or criminal penalties for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment. Different penalties may apply depending on location (England, Wales, Scotland).

Jurisdictional Considerations

The bill clarifies the responsibilities of the Secretary of State, Scottish Ministers, and Welsh Ministers in implementing and enforcing the ban. It outlines how regulations will be created and approved by the appropriate parliamentary bodies in each nation.

Repeals

The bill repeals existing legislation related to the export of horses, aligning it with the new, broader ban.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending figures. However, implementing the ban and associated enforcement measures will likely incur costs related to staffing, regulation development, and potential legal proceedings.

Groups Affected

• Livestock farmers: May experience changes in market access and potentially reduced income if alternative markets are not readily available.
• Livestock transporters: Will be directly impacted by the ban and potentially face job losses if they rely heavily on exporting livestock.
• Slaughterhouses and processing plants: Could face a reduction in livestock supply if they rely on imports from Great Britain.
• Enforcement agencies: Will be responsible for overseeing the ban's implementation, requiring increased resources and personnel.
• Consumers: May experience changes in the availability and price of meat depending on how the market adapts to the new regulations.

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