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 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.
-This legislation is part of the UK government's broader commitment to enhancing animal welfare standards, building on existing achievements. These efforts include recognising animal sentience in law, increasing penalties for animal cruelty, banning glue traps, and introducing tougher penalties for hare coursing, among others.
 The [[Animals (Low Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill|Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act]] signifies the UK's determination to extend its high standards of animal welfare to global settings and curb unethical practices that exploit animals for the sake of tourism.