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U K Labour government to allow cruel handling of chickens - Catherine - 10-20-2024
It is currently illegal to lift chickens by their legs. The practice causes them a lot of distress and can cause serious injuries.
The new Labour government plans the change the law to make it legal to carry chickens by the legs.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/18/labour-to-legalise-harmful-practice-of-carrying-chickens-by-legs-say-charities
What they propose is a cruel practice that was outlawed. So when it comes to protecting animals from cruelty, they are taking a step backward.
This change back will cause suffering for many chickens. It will save a negligible amount of money per egg.
o why would they choose to do this?