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Conservative MP Angela Richardson expressed her enthusiasm for the Act, highlighting its global significance. She stated, "I am thrilled that the Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act has received Royal Assent this week. This legislation is a world first and will work towards greater protection of vulnerable animals in low welfare settings from being exploited as tourist experiences." | Conservative MP Angela Richardson expressed her enthusiasm for the Act, highlighting its global significance. She stated, "I am thrilled that the Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Act has received Royal Assent this week. This legislation is a world first and will work towards greater protection of vulnerable animals in low welfare settings from being exploited as tourist experiences." | ||
Duncan McNair, CEO of Save The Asian Elephants, celebrated the Act's passage, acknowledging its potential to protect not only endangered and vulnerable species but also the safety of humans involved in these activities. McNair stated, "Britain can take pride in this world-first law, and we must encourage the world to follow suit whilst time remains for so many beleaguered species." | [[Duncan McNair]], CEO of [[Save The Asian Elephants]], celebrated the Act's passage, acknowledging its potential to protect not only endangered and vulnerable species but also the safety of humans involved in these activities. McNair stated, "Britain can take pride in this world-first law, and we must encourage the world to follow suit whilst time remains for so many beleaguered species." | ||
The Act, applicable in England and Northern Ireland, grants the government the authority to ban the advertising and sale of these cruel experiences through secondary legislation, safeguarding these special creatures from unnecessary harm. Reputable and responsible tour operators are expected to adhere to guidelines established by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) that classify certain activities as unacceptable. | The Act, applicable in England and Northern Ireland, grants the government the authority to ban the advertising and sale of these cruel experiences through secondary legislation, safeguarding these special creatures from unnecessary harm. Reputable and responsible tour operators are expected to adhere to guidelines established by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) that classify certain activities as unacceptable. | ||