Scottish Animal Welfare Commission: annual report 2023-2024
Annual report of the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) showing activity for the year 2023 to 2024.
5. Published Advice
Letter on Pinioning – 24 November 2023
SAWC sent a letter to the Minister for Energy and the Environment, highlighting concerns about the pinioning of ornamental birds. Following a request from the Minister for further information, a second letter was sent in April 2024.
Letter on XL Bully Dogs – 21 December 2023
SAWC sent a letter to the Minister for Victims and Community Safety with concerns about the welfare issues surrounding the restrictions on XL Bully type dogs.
Letter on the Definition of a Badger Sett – 22 April 2024
SAWC was invited by the Scottish Government’s Wildlife Management Team to provide its views on the definition of a badger sett. SAWC provided its views in a letter to the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity.
SAWC produced a report reviewing the delivery of animal welfare commitments made by the Scottish Government over the past twelve months, including its policy and legislative proposals.
Contact
Email: SAWC.Secretariat@gov.scot
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